Bishop Donal Murray

The Bishop of Limerick is Dr Donal Murray, formerly auxiliary bishop to the Archdiocese of Dublin. He has succeeded the late Bishop Jeremiah Newman.

Dr Murray is the first to be appointed bishop from outside of the Diocese of Limerick for two centuries. He was installed at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick, on Sunday 24 March 1996.

Educated at Blackrock College Dr Murray studied for the priesthood at Clonliffe College, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, and the Angelicum in Rome, where he was awarded a doctorate of divinity. Ordained priest in May 1966 Dr Murray became the youngest member of the Hierarchy when appointed as auxiliary Bishop of Dublin in April 1982.

BISHOP OF LIMERICK

Most Rev. Donal Murray, D.D.

“Naomh Íde”, 5 Hawthorns, Annacotty,
Co. Limerick.
Tel. 061-338155.
Email: lmkdioc@indigo.ie

Also:
Diocesan Office, Social Service Centre, Henry Street, Limerick.

Tel. 061-315856. Fax. 061-310186. Email: office@ldo.ie

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