About John Sweeny
Lived 1821 – 1901 (aged 79). John Sweeny was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
John Sweeny (May 6, 1821 – March 25, 1901) was an Irish born, Canadian Roman Catholic priest and Bishop of Saint John in New Brunswick from 1859 to 1901.
John Sweeny was born in Clones, County Monaghan, Ireland in 1821, the son of James Sweeny and Mary McGuire. He was ordained a priest, for Fredericton (St. John), New Brunswick in 1844.
Bishop Sweeny was a leading figure in opposition to the Common Schools Act of 1871 enacted by the 22nd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly. He founded the Irish Catholic community of Johnville, New Brunswick.
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Who was John Sweeny?
Catholic bishop (1821-1901)
When was John Sweeny born?
John Sweeny was born on 6 May 1821 in Clones.
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John Sweeny died on 25 March 1901 in Saint John.
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John Sweeny was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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