John Kavanagh (bishop)
John Kavanagh | |
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| 4th Bishop of Dunedin | |
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| Born | 30 April 1913 Hāwera  New Zealand |
| Died | 10 July 1985 Dunedin New Zealand |
John Patrick Kavanagh (30 April 1913 – 10 July 1985) was the fourth Catholic Bishop of Dunedin (1957–1985).
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] In 2020, Cardinal John Dew instigated an investigation into Kavanagh's actions.[3]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Mulrennan, Frances. "Kavanagh, John Patrick". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- ^ Morris, Chris (15 December 2018). "Sisters of Mercy a dark misnomer". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- ^ "New Zealand cardinal opens inquiry into late bishop's actions on abuse". Catholic News Service. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- Bishop John Patrick Kavanagh, Catholic Hierarchy website (Retrieved 17 January 2011)
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