George Lenihan
Rt. Rev. George Michael Lenihan OSB (11 September 1858 – 10 February 1910)[1] was fifth Catholic Bishop of Auckland (1896–1910).
Early life
Lenihan was born in 1858 in London. His post-secondary education was completed at St Edmund's College, Ware and English College. Lenihan "was the first student of the Ramsgate College to be ordained to the secular priesthood" during 1882.[2]
Priesthood in Auckland
During the late 1800s, Lenihan started his religious career at St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland and Ponsonby, He then went to the Star of the Sea Orphanage before becoming the "irremovable rector" in Parnell.[2]
Bishop of Auckland
In the 1890s, Lenihan was a Coadjutor bishop. His bishop tenure started after he succeeded Bishop Luck.[2] Bishop Lenihan died on 23 February 1910.[2]
References
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Sources
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- E.R. Simmons, A Brief History of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland, 1978.
- E.R. Simmons, In Cruce Salus, A History of the Diocese of Auckland 1848 - 1980, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland 1982.
External links
- Bishop George Michael Lenihan OSB, Catholic Hierarchy website (retrieved 12 February 2011)
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