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A History of the Franciscan Order in Ireland (Author: Donagh Mooney)

Subsection 2

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The Province of Dublin

The Archbishop of Dublin is called Primate of Ireland. The ecclesiastical province comprises the whole of Leinster, and does not extend beyond its borders. The dioceses are as follow: —

  1. Dublin and
  2. Glendalough, which are now united. The last archbishop was Matthew de Oviedo, a member of our Order. The see at present occupied by his Grace Eugene Matthew, a man of distinguished life and learning worthy to have filled that high position in more prosperous times. He lives at present in Ireland, eluding, by God’s help, the many snares set for him by the heretics. He labours unceasingly for the welfare of his diocese, which he watched over from his hiding-place with pastoral vigilance.
  3. Kildare. The last bishop was Thomas Leverous.
  4. Leighlin. The last bishop was a Franciscan, Francis de Ribera. He built at his own expense the infirmary of our convent at Antwerp. Being unable to reach Ireland, he lived there for many years until his death.
  5. Ferns. I have no knowledge of the bishops of this diocese.

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  6. Ossory. The Chief residence of the bishop is at Kilkenny. The last Bishop was ... 10