Diocese of Leighlin

Historical Details

• Diocese of Leighlin
  • Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
  • Erected: 1130
  • Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Dublin
  • Rite: Latin (or Roman)
  • Country: Ireland

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Past Ordinaries

• Edmund Dempsey, O.P. † ( 1642 Appointed - 1661 Died)

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
1130	Erected		Diocese of Leighlin (erected)
1678	United	Diocese of Kildare Diocese of Leighlin	Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin

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Affiliated Bishops, Living

• None

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Affiliated Bishops, Deceased

• Edmund Dempsey, O.P. † (Bishop: 1642 to 1661)