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| previous_post = Diocesan Secretary, Education Secretary and Advisor for Post-Primary Catechetics of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross|Diocese of Cork and Ross]]<br>General Secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association<br>Chair of the Board of Directors of the [[Christian Leadership in Education Office]]<br>Teacher at St Goban's College |
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'''Thomas Deenihan''' KC*HS (born |
'''Thomas Deenihan''' [[Order of the Holy Sepulchre|KC*HS]] (born 20 June 1967) is an [[Republic of Ireland|Irish]] [[Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] [[prelate]] who has served as [[Bishop of Meath]] since 2018. |
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==Early life and education== |
==Early life and education== |
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Deenihan was born in [[Blackpool, Cork|Blackpool]], [[Cork (city)|Cork]] on 20 June 1967. He attended secondary school at the [[North Monastery|North Monastery Christian Brothers School]] and studied for the priesthood at [[St Patrick's College, Maynooth|St Patrick’s College, Maynooth]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=18 June 2018 |title=Pope Francis appoints Canon Thomas Deenihan as the new Bishop of Meath |url=https://www.catholicbishops.ie/2018/06/18/pope-francis-appoints-canon-thomas-deenihan-as-the-new-bishop-of-meath/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference}}</ref> |
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Deenihan was [[Holy orders in the Catholic Church|ordained a priest]] for the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Cork and Ross|Diocese of Cork and Ross]] in 1991.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bermingham |first=Darragh |date=2018-06-18 |title=Blackpool-born Fr Tom Deenihan appointed Bishop of Meath |url=https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/arid-40168581.html |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=The Echo |language=en}}</ref> |
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As part of the [[Christian Leadership in Education Office (CLEO)]] programmes in Cork, he gained a master's degree in education in 1999 from the [[University of Hull]],<ref>[https://www.cleocork.com/uploads/2/6/2/1/26219445/deenihan_thomas_1999.pdf MEd Dissertation Abstract] www.cleocork.com</ref> and subsequently gained a Doctorate in Education. |
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== Presbyteral ministry == |
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Deenihan taught for a number of years in St. Goban's College [[Bantry]], and served on the board of the Cork Education and Training Board and a member of the Catholics Schools Partnership.<ref>[https://www.into.ie/ROI/Publications/InTouch/2014/April2014/InTouchApril2014_NoAds_Secure.pdf In Touch 2014] Irish National Teachers Organisation, www.into.ie, April 2014.</ref> |
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Following ordination, Deenihan's first pastoral assignment was as [[curate]] in [[Glanmire]]. He was appointed to the teaching staff of St Goban's College, [[Bantry]] in 1994, during which time he also served as curate in [[Ballydehob]], Bantry, [[Kealkill]] and [[Schull]]. As part of the [[Christian Leadership in Education Office]] programme, Deenihan also completed further studies at the [[University of Hull]], completing a [[Master of Education]] in 1999 and subsequently a [[Doctor of Education]].<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Deenihan |first=Thomas |title=An analysis of religious education in post-primary schools in the dioceses of Cork and Ross - with specific reference to the introduction of religious education as an examination subject |date=16 June 1999 |degree=Master of Education |publisher=University of Hull |url=https://www.cleocork.com/uploads/2/6/2/1/26219445/deenihan_thomas_1999.pdf}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Bishop |url=https://www.dioceseofmeath.ie/most-reverend-thomas-deenihan |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Diocese of Meath |language=en}}</ref> |
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He was appointed diocesan advisor for post-primary catechetics in 2003, and subsequently as diocesan secretary and education secretary three years later.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ryan |first=Eilís |date=30 August 2018 |title=Cork canon to be ordained bishop of Meath on Sunday |url=https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2018/08/30/cork-canon-to-be-ordained-bishop-of-meath-on-sunday/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Meath Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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On a national level, Deenihan served as general secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association from 2013 to 2016, and acted as executive secretary to the Council for Education and the Commission for Catholic Education and Formation of the [[Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference]] from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a member of the Honan Governors at [[University College Cork]] and Mercy Care South, as diocesan [[juridical person]] for [[Mercy University Hospital]] and as chair of the Board of Directors of the Christian Leadership in Education Office.<ref name=":0" /> |
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Deenihan was appointed a [[Canon regular|canon]] and member of the [[cathedral chapter]] in 2017.<ref name=":0" /> |
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==Episcopal ministry== |
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Deenihan was appointed [[Bishop of Meath|Bishop-elect of Meath]] by [[Pope Francis]] on 18 June 2018.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{cite web |last=Little |first=Joe |date=18 June 2018 |title=Thomas Deenihan appointed new Bishop of Meath |url=https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2018/0618/971321-thomas-deenihan-bishop-of-meath/ |publisher=RTÉ}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Becton |first=Gavan |date=18 June 2018 |title=Pope appoints Canon Thomas Deenihan as new Bishop of Meath |url=https://www.meathchronicle.ie/2018/06/18/pope-appoints-canon-thomas-deenihan-as-new-bishop-of-meath/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Meath Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mac Donald |first=Sarah |date=2018-06-18 |title=Canon Thomas Deenihan appointed by Pope as new Bishop of Meath |url=https://www.catholicireland.net/canon-thomas-deenihan-appointed-pope-new-bishop-meath/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=CatholicIreland.net |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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He was consecrated by the [[Archbishop of Armagh]] and [[Primacy of Ireland|Primate of All-Ireland]], [[Eamon Martin]], on 2 September at the [[Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar|Cathedral of Christ the King]], [[Mullingar]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Farry |first=Rodney |date=2 September 2018 |title=It's not always easy being a priest today, says new Bishop of Meath |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/news/social-affairs/it-s-not-always-easy-being-a-priest-today-says-new-bishop-of-meath-1.3616011 |access-date=2023-02-25 |newspaper=The Irish Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Daly |first=Greg |date=2018-09-06 |title=We must go to the people – Bishop Deenihan |url=https://www.irishcatholic.com/we-must-go-to-the-people-bishop-deenihan/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=The Irish Catholic |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gledhill |first=Ruth |date=3 September 2018 |title=New Bishop of Meath: 'Our ministry must be joyful!' |url=https://www.thetablet.co.uk/news/9684/new-bishop-of-meath-our-ministry-must-be-joyful- |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=The Tablet |language=en}}</ref> |
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Deenihan was consecrated as Bishop on 2 September 2018, at the [[Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar]] by [[Eamon Martin|Archbishop Eamon Martin]], Archbishop of Armagh.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdeenih.html|title=Father Thomas Deenihan [Catholic-Hierarchy]|first=David M.|last=Cheney|website=www.catholic-hierarchy.org}}</ref> |
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Speaking at the funeral of [[Killing of Ashling Murphy|Ashling Murphy]] on 18 January 2022, Deenihan referred to her murder as "a depraved act of violence" and called on people to respect each other.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hussey |first=Sinéad |date=2022-01-18 |title=Teacher's murder a 'depraved act of violence' |url=https://www.rte.ie/news/leinster/2022/0118/1274345-ashling-murphy-funeral/ |access-date=25 February 2023 |website=RTÉ |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grennan |first=Geraldine |date=18 January 2022 |title=Bishop makes heartfelt plea for "respect" at funeral of Ashling Murphy |url=https://www.anglocelt.ie/2022/01/18/bishop-makes-heartfelt-plea-for-respect-at-funeral-of-ashling-murphy/ |access-date=2023-02-25 |website=Anglo Celt |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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*[http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bdeenih.html Bishop Thomas Deenihan] on [[Catholic-Hierarchy.org]] |
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* [http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/meat0.htm#62105 Bishop Thomas Deenihan] on GCatholic |
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 9 January 2024
Thomas Deenihan | |
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Bishop of Meath | |
Church | Roman Catholic |
Diocese | Meath |
Appointed | 18 June 2018 |
Installed | 2 September 2018 |
Predecessor | Michael Smith |
Previous post(s) | Diocesan Secretary, Education Secretary and Advisor for Post-Primary Catechetics of the Diocese of Cork and Ross General Secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association Chair of the Board of Directors of the Christian Leadership in Education Office Teacher at St Goban's College |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1 June 1991 by Michael Murphy |
Consecration | 2 September 2018 by Eamon Martin |
Personal details | |
Born | Cork, Ireland | 20 June 1967
Alma mater | University of Hull St Patrick’s College, Maynooth |
Motto | Illuminabit te Christus (Christ will give you light) |
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Reference style | The Most Reverend |
Spoken style | Your Grace |
Religious style | Bishop |
Thomas Deenihan KC*HS (born 20 June 1967) is an Irish Roman Catholic prelate who has served as Bishop of Meath since 2018.
Early life and education
[edit]Deenihan was born in Blackpool, Cork on 20 June 1967. He attended secondary school at the North Monastery Christian Brothers School and studied for the priesthood at St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.[1]
Deenihan was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Cork and Ross in 1991.[2]
Presbyteral ministry
[edit]Following ordination, Deenihan's first pastoral assignment was as curate in Glanmire. He was appointed to the teaching staff of St Goban's College, Bantry in 1994, during which time he also served as curate in Ballydehob, Bantry, Kealkill and Schull. As part of the Christian Leadership in Education Office programme, Deenihan also completed further studies at the University of Hull, completing a Master of Education in 1999 and subsequently a Doctor of Education.[1][3][4]
He was appointed diocesan advisor for post-primary catechetics in 2003, and subsequently as diocesan secretary and education secretary three years later.[1][5]
On a national level, Deenihan served as general secretary of the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association from 2013 to 2016, and acted as executive secretary to the Council for Education and the Commission for Catholic Education and Formation of the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference from 2016 to 2018. He also served as a member of the Honan Governors at University College Cork and Mercy Care South, as diocesan juridical person for Mercy University Hospital and as chair of the Board of Directors of the Christian Leadership in Education Office.[1]
Deenihan was appointed a canon and member of the cathedral chapter in 2017.[1]
Episcopal ministry
[edit]Deenihan was appointed Bishop-elect of Meath by Pope Francis on 18 June 2018.[1][6][7][8]
He was consecrated by the Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All-Ireland, Eamon Martin, on 2 September at the Cathedral of Christ the King, Mullingar.[9][10][11]
Speaking at the funeral of Ashling Murphy on 18 January 2022, Deenihan referred to her murder as "a depraved act of violence" and called on people to respect each other.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Pope Francis appoints Canon Thomas Deenihan as the new Bishop of Meath". Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Bermingham, Darragh (18 June 2018). "Blackpool-born Fr Tom Deenihan appointed Bishop of Meath". The Echo. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Deenihan, Thomas (16 June 1999). An analysis of religious education in post-primary schools in the dioceses of Cork and Ross - with specific reference to the introduction of religious education as an examination subject (PDF) (Master of Education thesis). University of Hull.
- ^ "Bishop". Diocese of Meath. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Ryan, Eilís (30 August 2018). "Cork canon to be ordained bishop of Meath on Sunday". Meath Chronicle. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Little, Joe (18 June 2018). "Thomas Deenihan appointed new Bishop of Meath". RTÉ.
- ^ Becton, Gavan (18 June 2018). "Pope appoints Canon Thomas Deenihan as new Bishop of Meath". Meath Chronicle. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Mac Donald, Sarah (18 June 2018). "Canon Thomas Deenihan appointed by Pope as new Bishop of Meath". CatholicIreland.net. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Farry, Rodney (2 September 2018). "It's not always easy being a priest today, says new Bishop of Meath". The Irish Times. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Daly, Greg (6 September 2018). "We must go to the people – Bishop Deenihan". The Irish Catholic. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Gledhill, Ruth (3 September 2018). "New Bishop of Meath: 'Our ministry must be joyful!'". The Tablet. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Hussey, Sinéad (18 January 2022). "Teacher's murder a 'depraved act of violence'". RTÉ. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Grennan, Geraldine (18 January 2022). "Bishop makes heartfelt plea for "respect" at funeral of Ashling Murphy". Anglo Celt. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
External links
[edit]- Bishop Thomas Deenihan on GCatholic