John Sweeny
Deceased Person
1821 – 1901
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Who was John Sweeny?
John Sweeny 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.
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- Born
- May 6, 1821
Clones - Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Canada
- Died
- Mar 25, 1901
Saint John
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on July 23, 2013
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