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John McEvilly

1818 – 1902

Catholic archbishop of Tuam

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Lived 1818 – 1902 (aged 84). John McEvilly was an Irish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

John McEvilly (1818–1902) was an Irish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Archbishop of Tuam from 1881 to 1902.

He was born on 15 April 1818 in Louisburgh, a small town near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. He entered the Seminary of Tuam in January 1833, then was sent to Maynooth College in September 1833, where among his contemporaries was the future Archbishop of Armagh Joseph Dixon. While as Bishop of Galway, McEvilly was appointed the Apostolic Administrator of Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora in September 1866 and appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Tuam on 11 January 1878.

He was instrumental in setting up St Joseph's Industrial School, Letterfrack, and he produced a number of well respected Bible commentaries.

Archbishop McEvilly died in office on 26 November 1902, aged 84.

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Education
Maynooth University
Positions held
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam, Diocesan bishop, Apostolic administrator, Coadjutor archbishop
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John MacEvilly

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John McEvilly?

Catholic archbishop of Tuam (1818-1902)

When was John McEvilly born?

John McEvilly was born on 15 April 1818 in Louisburgh.

When did John McEvilly die?

John McEvilly died on 26 November 1902.

What was John McEvilly's occupation?

John McEvilly was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was John McEvilly?

John McEvilly was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John McEvilly

· Wikidata: Q6247730

· DBpedia: John McEvilly

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