John Kavanagh (bishop)

John Patrick Kavanagh (30 April 1913 – 10 July 1985) was the fourth Catholic Bishop of Dunedin (19571985).


John Kavanagh
4th Bishop of Dunedin
Personal details
Born(1913-04-30)30 April 1913
Hāwera
 New Zealand
Died(1985-07-10)10 July 1985
Dunedin
 New Zealand

Kavanagh was born in Hāwera in 1913.[1] Dunedin's only Catholic secondary school, Kavanagh College, is named after him. He died in Dunedin on 10 July 1985.[1]

In 2018 public controversy arose as to his handling of clergy and religious abuse allegations during his episcopal tenure.[2]

References

  1. Mulrennan, Frances. "Kavanagh, John Patrick". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
  2. Morris, Chris (15 December 2018). "Sisters of Mercy a dark misnomer". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
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Auxiliary Bishop of Dunedin
1949–1957
Succeeded by
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Preceded by
James Whyte
4th Bishop of Dunedin
1957–1985
Succeeded by
Leonard Boyle


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