Daniel Cohalan (Bishop of Waterford and Lismore)
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The Most Reverend
Daniel Cohalan (1884–1965) was an Irish
Roman Catholic clergyman who served as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore
from 1943 to 1965.
in County Cork
, Ireland
on
28 January 1884. His uncle of the same name, Daniel Cohalan
, was Bishop of Cork
from 1916 to 1952. After graduating
at the Pontifical Irish College
in Rome
, Italy
, he was ordained to the priesthood
at the Basilica of St. John Lateran
, Rome on 9 June 1906. He continued his post-graduate studies in Rome from 1906 to 1910. He returned to Ireland
and became Dean of Residence at University College Cork from 1910 to 22 July 1922.
appointment was a curate
at St. Patrick's Church, Lower Glanmire Road in Cork City
from 22 July 1922 to 3 February 1929. Followed by as the Administrator of St Mary and St. Anne's Cathedral in Cork from 3 February 1929 to 26 April 1937. Whilst there, he was also appointed a Canon
of the Cathedral chapter
on 25 September 1930. His second pastoral appointment was as Priest in Charge of the Lough Parish in Cork City from 26 April 1937 to 3 February 1943.
by the Holy See
on 30 January 1943 and consecrated
on 4 April 1943. He died in office at the Bishop's House, John's Hill in Waterford
, Ireland
, on 27 January 1965, aged 81 years old, and buried at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford.
Most Reverend
The Most Reverend is a style applied to certain religious figures.*In the Roman Catholic Church , all bishops are styled "The Most Reverend", as well as monsignors of the rank of protonotary apostolic de numero.*In the Roman Catholic Church , archbishops are styled "The...
Daniel Cohalan (1884–1965) was an Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
Roman Catholic clergyman who served as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore
Bishop of Waterford and Lismore
The Bishop of Waterford and Lismore is an episcopal title which takes its name after the city of Waterford and town of Lismore in the Republic of Ireland. The title was used by the Church of Ireland until 1838, and is still used by the Catholic Church....
from 1943 to 1965.
Early life and education
He was born in KilmichaelKilmichael, County Cork
Kilmichael is a village in County Cork, Republic of Ireland.The village is located on the R587 regional road between Macroom and Dunmanway.It was the scene of the famous Kilmichael Ambush....
in County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
on
28 January 1884. His uncle of the same name, Daniel Cohalan
Daniel Cohalan (Bishop of Cork)
The Most Reverend Daniel Cohalan was an Irish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as Bishop of Cork from 1916 to 1952.-Early life:...
, was Bishop of Cork
Bishop of Cork
The Bishop of Cork was a separate episcopal title which took its name after the city of Cork in southern Ireland. The title is now united with other bishoprics...
from 1916 to 1952. After graduating
Graduation
Graduation is the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or the ceremony that is sometimes associated, where students become Graduates. Before the graduation, candidates are referred to as Graduands. The date of graduation is often called degree day. The graduation itself is also...
at the Pontifical Irish College
Pontifical Irish College
The Pontifical Irish College is a Roman Catholic seminary for the training and education of priests, in Rome.-Foundation and early history:Towards the close of the sixteenth century, Pope Gregory XIII had sanctioned the foundation of an Irish college in Rome, and had assigned a large sum of money...
in Rome
Rome
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, Italy
Italy
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, he was ordained to the priesthood
Priesthood (Catholic Church)
The ministerial orders of the Catholic Church include the orders of bishops, deacons and presbyters, which in Latin is sacerdos. The ordained priesthood and common priesthood are different in function and essence....
at the Basilica of St. John Lateran
Basilica of St. John Lateran
The Papal Archbasilica of St. John Lateran , commonly known as St. John Lateran's Archbasilica and St. John Lateran's Basilica, is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome and the official ecclesiastical seat of the Bishop of Rome, who is the Pope...
, Rome on 9 June 1906. He continued his post-graduate studies in Rome from 1906 to 1910. He returned to Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and became Dean of Residence at University College Cork from 1910 to 22 July 1922.
Priestly career
His first pastoralPastoral care
Pastoral care is the ministry of care and counseling provided by pastors, chaplains and other religious leaders to members of their church or congregation, or to persons of all faiths and none within institutional settings. This can range anywhere from home visitation to formal counseling provided...
appointment was a curate
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. Patrick's Church, Lower Glanmire Road in Cork City
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
from 22 July 1922 to 3 February 1929. Followed by as the Administrator of St Mary and St. Anne's Cathedral in Cork from 3 February 1929 to 26 April 1937. Whilst there, he was also appointed a Canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
of the Cathedral chapter
Cathedral chapter
In accordance with canon law, a cathedral chapter is a college of clerics formed to advise a bishop and, in the case of a vacancy of the episcopal see in some countries, to govern the diocese in his stead. These councils are made up of canons and dignitaries; in the Roman Catholic church their...
on 25 September 1930. His second pastoral appointment was as Priest in Charge of the Lough Parish in Cork City from 26 April 1937 to 3 February 1943.
Episcopal career
He was appointed Bishop of Waterford and LismoreBishop of Waterford and Lismore
The Bishop of Waterford and Lismore is an episcopal title which takes its name after the city of Waterford and town of Lismore in the Republic of Ireland. The title was used by the Church of Ireland until 1838, and is still used by the Catholic Church....
by the Holy See
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
on 30 January 1943 and consecrated
Bishop (Catholic Church)
In the Catholic Church, a bishop is an ordained minister who holds the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders and is responsible for teaching the Catholic faith and ruling the Church....
on 4 April 1943. He died in office at the Bishop's House, John's Hill in Waterford
Waterford
Waterford is a city in the South-East Region of Ireland. It is the oldest city in the country and fifth largest by population. Waterford City Council is the local government authority for the city and its immediate hinterland...
, Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, on 27 January 1965, aged 81 years old, and buried at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Waterford.