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Joseph Cunnane

1913 – 2001

Irish archbishop

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About Joseph Cunnane

Lived 1913 – 2001 (aged 87). Joseph Cunnane was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Joseph Cunnane D.D. (5 October 1913 – 8 March 2001) was an Irish Catholic clergyman who served as the Archbishop of Tuam from 1969 to 1987.

Born in the parish of Knock in County Mayo,

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Irish people
Education
Maynooth University, Maynooth College, St. Jarlath's College
Positions held
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Joseph Cunnane's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Joseph Cunnane?

Irish archbishop

When was Joseph Cunnane born?

Joseph Cunnane was born on 15 October 1913 in Knock.

When did Joseph Cunnane die?

Joseph Cunnane died on 8 March 2001 in Tuam.

What was Joseph Cunnane's occupation?

Joseph Cunnane was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Joseph Cunnane?

Joseph Cunnane's recorded nationality: Irish people.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joseph Cunnane

· Wikidata: Q6282379

· DBpedia: Joseph Cunnane

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