Brendan Comiskey

Priest, Person or entity appearing in film

1935 –

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Who is Brendan Comiskey?

Brendan Comiskey, is the Roman Catholic Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Ferns. He was born on 13 August 1935 in Clontibret, County Monaghan, Ireland.

He resigned on 1 April 2002, over charges that he had failed to deal adequately with allegations that Fr. Seán Fortune and others were sexually abusing children.

He was ordained a priest of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary on 25 June 1961, and appointed Bishop of Ferns on 4 April 1984. He had served as Auxiliary Bishop of Dublin since 1979.

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Born
Aug 13, 1935
Clontibret
Also known as
  • Dr. Brendan Comiskey
Nationality
  • Republic of Ireland
Profession
Lived in
  • County Monaghan

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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