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John Moore

1942 – 2010

Irish-Nigerian bishop

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Lived 1942 – 2010 (aged 68). John Moore was an Irish and Nigerian catholic priest and catholic bishop.

John Francis Moore, SMA (12 January 1942 in Dublin, Ireland – 20 January 2010) was the Bishop of the Diocese of Bauchi, Nigeria. He was ordained a priest on 20 December 1965 for the Society of African Missions.

Bishop Moore was born on 12 January 1942 in the parish of Harold's Cross, Dublin, in the Archdiocese of Dublin, the second son of John and Mary Moore (née Broughal). He was educated at the Christian Brothers Secondary School, Synge Street, Dublin from 1955 to 1959. In 1960 he became a member of the SMA. From 1960 to 1966 he studied Philosophy and Theology at the SMA Major seminary at Dromantine House, Newry, Co Down. Right Reverend Eugene Doherty, Bishop of Dromore, ordained him to the priesthood on 20 December 1965 in St Colman's Cathedral, Newry.

On 5 July 1996 he was appointed Vicar Apostolic of Bauchi and Titular Bishop of Gigthi, and ordained on 7 November 1996 by Bishop Gabriel Ganaka.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Synge Street CBS
Positions held
Diocesan bishop, Titular bishop, Vicar apostolic
Also known as
John Francis Moore

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Moore?

Irish-Nigerian bishop

When was John Moore born?

John Moore was born on 12 January 1942 in Dublin.

When did John Moore die?

John Moore died on 20 January 2010.

What was John Moore's occupation?

John Moore was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was John Moore?

John Moore was Irish and Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Moore

· Wikidata: Q1701128

· DBpedia: John Moore (bishop of Bauchi)

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