Thomas Keogh
Thomas Keogh | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin |
| In office | 8 August 1936 – 25 September 1967 |
| Predecessor | Matthew Cullen |
| Successor | Patrick Lennon |
| Other post | Titular Bishop of Turris Tamalleni (1967-1969) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 13 June 1909 |
| Consecration | 18 October 1936 by Paschal Robinson[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 June 1884 |
| Died | 22 May 1969 (aged 84) |
Thomas Keogh was a Roman Catholic priest who became Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin. He was born in Gurteen, Skeoghvosteen, Graiguenamanagh, County Kilkenny in 1884. In 1898, he enrolled in St. Josephs's Academy in Bagenalstown, operated by the De La Salle Brothers.[2] He studied for the priesthood in St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, and was ordained in 1909.[3]
Bishop Keogh served on the staff of St. Patrick's, Carlow College (1911-1932) and as Vice-President (1921-1932), before being appointed parish priest of Portarlington, County Laois.
He was appointed Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin succeeding Dr. Matthew Cullen on 8 August, and consecrated 18 October 1936. He retired 25 September 1967, and died on 22 May 1969.[4]
References
- ↑ "Bishop Thomas Keogh". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
- ↑ De La Salle Brothers www.bangalstownparish.ie.
- ↑ Bishop Thomas Keogh Delaney Archive.
- ↑ Bishop Thomas Keogh of Kildare and Leighlin Delany Archive Flickr account.