Charles Benjamin Dowse
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The Rt Rev
Charles Benjamim Dowse, DD
(1862–1934) was the 8th Bishop of Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert and Kilmacduagh
who soon after his consecration in June 1912 was translated to Cork.
Born on 21 September 1862 into an ecclesiastical family and educated at Trinity College, Dublin
, he was ordained in 1885. His first posts were curacies
at St. Catherine's Church, Dublin
; Christ Church, Gorey
and St Matthias Church, Dublin. After these he was Vicar
of Christ Church, Dublin from 1900 to 1912; and Professor
of Pastoral Theology at his old college
from 1907. In June 1912 he was elevated to the Episcopate, serving until September 1933. He died on 13 January 1934, leaving estate valued at £3,853 net.
Right Reverend
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Charles Benjamim Dowse, DD
Doctor of Divinity
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(1862–1934) was the 8th Bishop of Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert and Kilmacduagh
Bishop of Killaloe and Clonfert
The Bishop of Killaloe and Clonfert was the Ordinary of the Church of Ireland diocese of Killaloe and Clonfert; comprising all of County Clare and part of counties of Tipperary, Galway and Roscommon, Ireland.-History:Under the Church Temporalities Act 1833, the Episcopal see was a union of the...
who soon after his consecration in June 1912 was translated to Cork.
Born on 21 September 1862 into an ecclesiastical family and educated at Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
, he was ordained in 1885. His first posts were curacies
Curate
A curate is a person who is invested with the care or cure of souls of a parish. In this sense "curate" correctly means a parish priest but in English-speaking countries a curate is an assistant to the parish priest...
at St. Catherine's Church, Dublin
St. Catherine's Church, Dublin
St. Catherine's Church, on Thomas Street, in Dublin, Ireland, was originally built in 1185. It is located on what was once termed the "Slí Mór" - a key route that ran westwards across Ireland from Dublin. The church was rebuilt in its present form in the 18th century by John Smyth .The church...
; Christ Church, Gorey
Gorey
Gorey , is a market town in north County Wexford, Ireland, situated beside the main M11 Dublin to Wexford road. The town is also connected to the railway network along the same route. Local newspapers include the Gorey Guardian and Gorey Echo....
and St Matthias Church, Dublin. After these he was Vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
of Christ Church, Dublin from 1900 to 1912; and Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of Pastoral Theology at his old college
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
from 1907. In June 1912 he was elevated to the Episcopate, serving until September 1933. He died on 13 January 1934, leaving estate valued at £3,853 net.