About John Thomas Toohey
Lived 1905 – 1975 (aged 70). John Thomas Toohey was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
John Thomas Toohey (30 January 1905 – 24 September 1975) was an Australian Roman Catholic prelate. He was appointed coadjutor bishop of Bishop of Maitland and titular bishop of Verinopolis from 1948 to 1956. He succeeded as bishop on 4 March 1956.
He died in office in Maitland, New South Wales on 24 September 1975 at the age of 70.
Many years after Bishop Toohey's death, it was discovered that he covered up for a priest in his diocese who had committed sexual abuse against minors.
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Australian Catholic bishop (1905-1975)
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John Thomas Toohey was born on 30 January 1905 in Sydney.
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John Thomas Toohey died on 24 September 1975.
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John Thomas Toohey was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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