John C. O'Riordan

John C. O’Riordan, C.S.Sp.
Bishop of the Diocese of Kenema
Church Roman Catholic Church
See Roman Catholic Diocese of Kenema
In office 1984 - 2002
Predecessor Joseph Henry Ganda
Successor Patrick Daniel Koroma
Orders
Ordination 29 June 1952
Consecration 2 December 1984
Personal details
Born (1924-01-06)6 January 1924
Effin, Ireland
Died 22 November 2016(2016-11-22) (aged 92)
Effin, Ireland
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John C. O'Riordan C.S.Sp. (6 January 1924 – 22 November 2016) was an Irish-born Sierra Leonean Prelate of Roman Catholic Church.

O'Riordan was born in Effin, Ireland, and was ordained a priest on 29 June 1952 for the Holy Ghost Fathers. O'Riordan was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Kenema on 4 June 1984 and consecrated 2 December 1984. O'Riordan retired from the Diocese of Kenema on 26 April 2002.

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