About Bernard Hackett
Lived 1863 – 1932 (aged 69). Bernard Hackett was a British catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Bernard Hackett CSSR (b Dungarvan 24 May 1863; d Waterford 1 June 1932) was an Irish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Bishop of Waterford and Lismore from 1916 until his death.
Life
Hackett was educated at Mount Melleray Seminary; St John's College, Waterford; and St Patrick's College, Maynooth. He was on the staff of St John's from 1890 until 1904. and took his vows on 8 September 1905. He served as Rector in Rathgar; and then Limerick. Hackett was ordained Bishop of Waterford and Lismore on 19 March 1916, and served until his death.
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Who was Bernard Hackett?
Irish roman-catholic bishop
When was Bernard Hackett born?
Bernard Hackett was born on 24 May 1863.
When did Bernard Hackett die?
Bernard Hackett died on 1 June 1932.
What was Bernard Hackett's occupation?
Bernard Hackett was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Bernard Hackett?
Bernard Hackett was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bernard Hackett (bishop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernard Hackett. https://biography.guide/bernard-hackett-catholic-priest/
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