John Sweeny (bishop)

John Sweeny
Bishop of Saint John in New Brunswick
Diocese Saint John
Installed November 9, 1859
Term ended March 25, 1901
Predecessor Thomas-Louis Connolly
Successor Timothy Casey
Orders
Ordination September 1, 1844
Personal details
Born (1821-05-06)May 6, 1821
Clones, Ireland
Died March 25, 1901(1901-03-25) (aged 79)
Saint John, New Brunswick

John Sweeny (May 6, 1821 March 25, 1901) was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest and Bishop of Saint John in New Brunswick from 1859 to 1901.

Bishop Sweeny was a leading figure in opposition to the Common Schools Act of 1871 enacted by the 22nd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly. He founded the Irish Catholic community of Johnville, New Brunswick.

References

  • "John Sweeny". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.



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