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The Most Reverend Dr. '''Edward Kernan''' (born in 1771 in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh) was a priest in the Diocese of Clogher ordained in 1795. He was appointed the [[Coadjutor Bishop]] of the [[Diocese of Clogher (Roman Catholic)|Diocese of Clogher]] in Ireland on 18 August 1816 and was ordained on 12 April 1818. He became bishop of the diocese on 19 November 1824, following the death of his predecessor, Dr. James Murphy.<ref>[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bkern.html History of Bishop Kernan]</ref> He died in office on 20 February 1844 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost twenty years. Dr. Kernan was succeeded by [[Bishop Charles McNally]], who had was appointed his Coadjutor Bishop in September 1843.
'''Edward Kernan''' (born 1771 in [[Enniskillen]], County Fermanagh, Ireland) was an Irish priest in the [[Diocese of Clogher (Roman Catholic)|Diocese of Clogher]] ordained in 1795. He was educated at [[Portora Royal School]], and studied for the priesthood in the [[Irish College]] in Salamanca, Spain after his ordination as was the custom of the time.


He returned to Ireland in 1798 and was appointed pastor of his native town and was a popular priest and effective pastor.<ref>https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000425/18440304/002/0001{{dead link|date=October 2021}}</ref>
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Kernan was appointed the [[Coadjutor Bishop]] of the Diocese of Clogher on 18 August 1816 and was ordained on 12 April 1818. He became bishop of the diocese on 19 November 1824, following the death of his predecessor, Dr [[James Murphy (bishop)|James Murphy]].<ref name='ch'>{{Catholic-hierarchy|bishop|bkern|Bishop Kernan|5 December 2014}}</ref>

Under his episcopal leadership [[St Macartan's College]] was founded and in his will Bishop Kernan left five hundred pound to allow the College to develop.<ref>https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000435/18440229/041/0004{{dead link|date=October 2021}}</ref>

He died in office on 20 February 1844 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost twenty years. Dr Kernan was succeeded by [[Bishop Charles McNally]], who had been appointed his Coadjutor Bishop in September 1843. He was buried in the family plot in [[Carrickmacross]].


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Latest revision as of 14:04, 3 March 2024

Edward Kernan
Bishop of Clogher
ChurchCatholic Church
SeeClogher
In office19 November 1824 – 20 February 1844
PredecessorBishop James Murphy
SuccessorBishop Charles McNally
Personal details
Born1771
Enniskillen, County Fermanagh
Died20 February 1844

Edward Kernan (born 1771 in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland) was an Irish priest in the Diocese of Clogher ordained in 1795. He was educated at Portora Royal School, and studied for the priesthood in the Irish College in Salamanca, Spain after his ordination as was the custom of the time.

He returned to Ireland in 1798 and was appointed pastor of his native town and was a popular priest and effective pastor.[1]

Bishop

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Kernan was appointed the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher on 18 August 1816 and was ordained on 12 April 1818. He became bishop of the diocese on 19 November 1824, following the death of his predecessor, Dr James Murphy.[2]

Under his episcopal leadership St Macartan's College was founded and in his will Bishop Kernan left five hundred pound to allow the College to develop.[3]

He died in office on 20 February 1844 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost twenty years. Dr Kernan was succeeded by Bishop Charles McNally, who had been appointed his Coadjutor Bishop in September 1843. He was buried in the family plot in Carrickmacross.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000425/18440304/002/0001[dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Bishop Kernan". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
  3. ^ https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000435/18440229/041/0004[dead link‍]
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by — TITULAR —
Bishop of Thabraca
1818–1824 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Clogher
1824–1844 		Succeeded by
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