Patrick Phelan (bishop)

Patrick Phelan, (February 1795 – June 6, 1857) was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest, Sulpician, and Bishop of Kingston briefly in 1857.

For the Irish-Australian bishop, see Patrick Phelan (Bishop of Sale). For other people, see Patrick Phelan.
Patrick Phelan
Bishop of Kingston
DioceseKingston
InstalledMay 8, 1857
Term endedJune 7, 1857
PredecessorRémi Gaulin
SuccessorEdward John Horan
Other postsAuxiliary Bishop of Kingston (1843-1852)
Coadjutor Bishop of Kingston (1852-1857)
Personal details
Born(1795-02-14)February 14, 1795
Ballyragget (Republic of Ireland)
DiedJune 6, 1857(1857-06-06) (aged 62)
Kingston, Upper Canada

Phelan left his home country of Ireland in 1821 and, after a brief period in Boston, was sent to Montreal where he studied for the priesthood.

References
  • "Patrick Phelan". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.


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