John Magee (bishop)
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John Magee SPS (born 24 September 1936) is a Roman Catholic bishop emeritus in Ireland.[1] He was Bishop of Cloyne from 1987 to 2010; following scandal he resigned from that position on 24 March 2010, becoming a bishop emeritus. Magee is the only person to have been private secretary to three popes.[2]
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John Magee | |
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Bishop Emeritus of Cloyne | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
In office | 1987–2010 |
Predecessor | John Ahern |
Successor | William Crean |
Other post(s) | Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations (1982–1987) Bishop Emeritus of Cloyne (2010–present) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 17 March 1962 |
Consecration | 17 March 1987 by Pope John Paul II |
Personal details | |
Born | (1936-09-24) 24 September 1936 (age 87) Newry, Northern Ireland |
Nationality | Irish |
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