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Most Reverend Dr. 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, Co. Fermanagh
Died20 February 1844

The Most Reverend Dr 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. He 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.[1] 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.

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References

  1. ^ "Bishop Kernan". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 05 December 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by — TITULAR —
Bishop of Thabraca
1818 – 1824
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Clogher
1824 – 1844
Succeeded by