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The '''Archdiocese of Tuam''' was established as a diocese by the [[Synod of Rathbreasail]] [[1111]]; it was promoted to become the metropolitan archdiocese for [[Connacht]] by the [[Synod of Kells-Mellifont]] in [[1152]]<ref>[http://www.gcatholic.com/dioceses/diocese/tuam0.htm Diocese of Tuam]</ref>. |
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* [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuam]], a Roman Catholic archdiocese in west Ireland |
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The see was established at [[Tuam]], the site of a monastery established by [[Jarlath|St Jarlath]] at some time in the sixth century. Jarlath was accordingly regarded as the founder of the diocese, and became its patron saint.<ref>P Galloway, ''Cathedrals of Ireland'', Belfast, 1992</ref> |
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* [[Archdiocese of Tuam (Church of Ireland)]], a former archdiocese that lasted until 1839 |
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It has remained an independent archdiocese in the [[Roman Catholic]] Church. |
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The [[Church Temporalities (Ireland) Act 1834]] combined the [[Church of Ireland]] archdiocese was with the [[Diocese of Killala and Achonry]] on [[April 13]], [[1834]]. On the death of the incumbent archbishop in [[1839]] Tuam lost its metropolitan status. Consequently it now forms part of the '''United Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry'''. |
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==See also== |
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Latest revision as of 00:10, 13 April 2018
Archdiocese of Tuam may refer to:
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuam, a Roman Catholic archdiocese in west Ireland
- Archdiocese of Tuam (Church of Ireland), a former archdiocese that lasted until 1839
- Diocese of Tuam, Killala and Achonry, present-day successor to the Church of Ireland archdiocese
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