Thomas Collins (bishop of Meath)
Thomas Gibson George Collins | |
|---|---|
| Dean of Belfast | |
| In office 1919–1926 | |
| Bishop of Meath | |
| In office 1926–1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1873 Dublin |
| Died | 3 July 1927 [2] Navan |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Spouse | Kathleen Lily Bell née Hollwey |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Dublin |
Thomas Gibson George Collins was Bishop of Meath for a short time in the second quarter of the 20th century.[3]
Ordained in 1896, he was firstly a curate at Maralin before becoming Rector of Rathfriland[4] then Warrenpoint and St James’ Belfast;[5] and finally, before his ordination to the episcopate, Dean of St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast.[6]
Notes[edit]
- ^ Despite his style he is not an archbishop but by tradition the "Premier Bishop" of Ireland > Debrett’s Correct Form Montague-Smith,P(Ed): London, Debrett’s,1992 ISBN 0-7472-0658-9
- ^ The Times, Monday, Jul 04, 1927; pg. 16; Issue 44624; col B Bishop Of Meath. Death After Return From York.
- ^ “A New History of Ireland” Moody,T.M; Martin,F.X; Byrne,F.J; Cosgrove,F: by Theodore William Moody, Francis X. Martin, Francis John Byrne, Art Cosgrove: Oxford, Oxford University Press, 1976 ISBN 0-19-821745-5
- ^ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Kelly’s, 1913
- ^ Photo of church
- ^ “Who was Who”1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ISBN 0-7136-3457-X