Bernard MacMahon
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| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Senior posting | |
| See | Clogher |
| Title | Bishop of Clogher |
| Period in office | 1727 – 8 November, 1737 |
| Predecessor | Bishop Hugh MacMahon |
| Successor | Bishop Ross Roe MacMahon |
| Religious career | |
| Previous post | unknown |
| Personal | |
| Date of birth | 1680 |
| Place of birth | Enagh, Co. Monaghan |
The Most Reverend Bernard MacMahon (born 1680 in Enagh, Co. Monaghan) was ordained to the priesthood in 1705. He was appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher in 1727 following the death of his predecessor, Hugh MacMahon on 7 August, 1737. His predecessor served as Apostolic Administrator for the Diocese of Kilmore and Archbishop of Armagh.[1]Bishop Bernard MacMahon was himself appointed to the position of Archbishop of Armagh on 8 November, 1737; he died in Armagh on 27 May, 1747. Bishop MacMahon served in his position in Clogher for just about ten years.
| Preceded by Bishop Hugh MacMahon |
Bishop of Clogher 1727 – 1737 |
Succeeded by Bishop Ross Roe MacMahon |
[edit] References
- ^ Information on Bishop Bernard MacMahon[ http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/bmcmaho.html]
