William MacNeely
| Bishop William McNeely | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Raphoe | |
 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| See | Raphoe |
| In office | from 1923 to 1963 |
| Predecessor | Patrick O'Donnell |
| Successor | Anthony Columba McFeely |
| Personal details | |
| Born | County Donegal, Ireland |
The Most Reverend William MacNeely was the bishop of the Diocese of Raphoe[1] from 1923 to 1963.
William MacNeely was born in 1888, his father was a butcher in Donegal Town. MacNeely was educated at the High School in Letterkenny, and in Rome from 1906-12. He was ordained to the priesthood and received his STD in 1912, he returned to Ireland and taughte in St. Eunan's College.
The bishop was also a successful breeder of Shorthorn cattle.[2]
References
- ↑ (12 March 2010). "Four Masters remembered", Donegal Democrat. Retrieved 10 November 2011.
- ↑ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nlireland/6275558185/in/photostream
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Patrick O'Donnell |
Bishop of Raphoe | Succeeded by Anthony Columba McFeely |
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