Laurence Gaughran
| Laurence Gaughran | |
|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Meath |
| See | Meath |
| In office | 1906 – 1928 |
| Other posts | Head teacher of St Finian's College, Mullingar; Parish Priest of Mullingar; Pastor of Kells; Vicar-General of Meath |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2 June 1868 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Laurence Gaughran September 24, 1842 Lobinstown, Ireland |
| Died | June 14, 1928 (aged 85) Mullingar, Ireland |
| Buried | Grounds of Mullingar Cathedral |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Alma mater | St Patrick's College, Maynooth |
Laurence Gaughran (born Lobinstown 24 September 1842 – died Mullingar 14 June 1928) was the Roman Catholic Bishop of Meath, Ireland from 1906 until his death.[1]
Life
Gaughran was educated at St Finian's College, Navan and St Patrick's College, Maynooth. He was ordained 2 June 1868.[2] He was Head teacher of St Finian's College, Mullingar from 1872 to 1877; Parish Priest of Mullingar from 1877 to 1885; Pastor of Kells in 1885; Vicar-General of Meath from 1886 until his appointment as bishop.[3] He is buried in the grounds of his cathedral.[4]
References
- Back to citation Catholic Hierarchy
- Back to citation Canning, Bernard (1988). Bishops of Ireland 1870-1987. Ballyshannon: Donegal Democrat. p. 147. ISBN 1870963008.
- Back to citation "Gaughran, Laurence". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1920–2016 (April 2014 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 13 February 2021. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- Back to citation Find a grave