Rt. Rev. George Michael Lenihan OSB (11 September 1858 – 10 February 1910)[1] was fifth Catholic Bishop of Auckland (1896–1910).
George Lenihan | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Auckland | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Auckland |
| In office | 18 June 1896 – February 1910 |
| Predecessor | John Luck |
| Successor | Henry Cleary |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 August 1882 by John Luck |
| Consecration | 15 November 1896 by John Grimes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Michael Lenihan 11 September 1858 |
| Died | 1910 (aged 51–52) |
Early life
editLenihan was born in 1858 in London. His post-secondary education was completed at St Edmund's College, Ware and English College. Lenihan "was the first student of the Ramsgate College to be ordained to the secular priesthood" during 1882.[2]
Priesthood in Auckland
editDuring the late 1800s, Lenihan started his religious career at St Patrick's Cathedral, Auckland and Ponsonby, He then went to the Star of the Sea Orphanage before becoming the "irremovable rector" in Parnell.[2]
Bishop of Auckland
editIn the 1890s, Lenihan was a Coadjutor bishop. His bishop tenure started after he succeeded Bishop Luck.[2] Bishop Lenihan died on 23 February 1910.[2]
References
editSources
edit- E.R. Simmons, A Brief History of the Catholic Church in New Zealand, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland, 1978.
- E.R. Simmons, In Cruce Salus, A History of the Diocese of Auckland 1848 - 1980, Catholic Publication Centre, Auckland 1982.
External links
edit- Bishop George Michael Lenihan OSB, Catholic Hierarchy website (retrieved 12 February 2011)