Edward Kernan

The Most Reverend Dr Edward Kernan was a priest in the Diocese of Clogher ordained in 1795. He was educated at Portora Royal School, and studied for the priesthood in the Irish College in Salamanca, Spain. He was appointed the Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Clogher onAugust 1816 and was ordained onApril 1818. He became bishop of the diocese onNovember 1824, following the death of his predecessor, Dr James Murphy. He died in office onFebruary 1844 having served as bishop of his diocese for almost twenty years. Dr Kernan was succeeded by Bishop Charles McNally, who had been appointed his Coadjutor Bishop in September 1843.

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