James Murray

James Dominic Murray (2 January 1847 – 13 February 1914) was a Roman Catholic priest in Queensland, Australia. He was the Vicar Apostolic of Cooktown (a precursor role of Bishop of Cairns) from 28 March 1898 to his death on 13 February 1914.

Early life Murray was born on 2 January 1847 in Mullingar, County Westmead, Ireland. He was educated by the Christian Brothers and at St Finians Seminary at Navan. His remains were taken to Cooktown on Wednesday 18 February 1914, where a requiem mass was held in St Mary's Catholic Church followed by his burial in Cooktown Cemetery.