John C. O'Riordan
John C. O’Riordan, C.S.Sp. | |
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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 |
Effin, Ireland | 6 January 1924
Died |
22 November 2016 92) Effin, Ireland | (aged
Previous post | Prelate |
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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