Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway (Latin
Dioecesis Candidae Casae o Gallovidianus) is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese
of the Roman Catholic Church
in Scotland
. The diocese of Galloway
had broken allegiance with Rome
in 1560, and disappeared in 1689. It was resurrected by the Roman Catholic Church
on March 4, 1878, and is now based in the town of Ayr
.
The present bishop of the diocese is the Right Reverend John Cunningham
.
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Latin
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Dioecesis Candidae Casae o Gallovidianus) is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
of the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The diocese of Galloway
Diocese of Galloway
The Diocese of Galloway was one of the thirteen dioceses of the pre-1689 Scottish Church. The Diocese was led by the Bishop of Galloway and was centred on Whithorn Cathedral....
had broken allegiance with Rome
Rome
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in 1560, and disappeared in 1689. It was resurrected by the Roman Catholic Church
Roman Catholic Church
The Catholic Church, also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the world's largest Christian church, with over a billion members. Led by the Pope, it defines its mission as spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, administering the sacraments and exercising charity...
on March 4, 1878, and is now based in the town of Ayr
Ayr
Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. With a population of around 46,000, Ayr is the largest settlement in Ayrshire, of which it is the county town, and has held royal burgh status since 1205...
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The present bishop of the diocese is the Right Reverend John Cunningham
John Cunningham (Bishop)
John Cunningham is a Roman Catholic priest who is the current Bishop of Galloway.John Cunningham was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland on 22 February 1938. He was educated at St Mary's College, Blairs and St. Peter's Seminary, Cardross. Later he was a student of the Scots College, Rome...
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Past and present ordinaries
The following is a list of the modern Bishops of Galloway- John McLachlanJohn McLachlan (bishop)John McLachlan was a Scottish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Bishop of Galloway from 1878 to 1893.Born in Glasgow, Scotland on 7 September 1826, he was ordained to the priesthood on 16 March 1850. He was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Galloway by the Holy See on 22 March 1878,...
(appointed 22 March 1878 – died 16 January 1893) - William TurnerWilliam Turner (Bishop of Galloway)William Turner was a Scottish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Bishop of Galloway from 1893 to 1914.Born in Aberdeen, Scotland on 12 December 1844, he was ordained to the priesthood on 26 April 1868. He was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Galloway by the Holy See on 16 June 1893,...
(appointed 16 June 1893 – died 19 January 1914) - James William McCarthyJames William McCarthy (bishop)James William McCarthy was a Roman Catholic clergyman who served as Bishop of Galloway in Scotland from 1914 to 1943.Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, England on 30 January 1853, he was ordained to the priesthood in Glasgow on 4 May 1879. He was appointed as Bishop of the Diocese of Galloway by the...
(appointed 25 May 1914 – died 24 December 1943) - William Henry MellonWilliam Henry MellonWilliam Henry Mellon was a Scottish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Bishop of Galloway from 1943 to 1952.Born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 6 January 1877, he was ordained to the priesthood on 29 March 1902. He was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Galloway and Titular Bishop of Daulia by the...
(succeeded 24 December 1943 – died 2 February 1952) - Joseph Michael McGeeJoseph Michael McGeeJoseph Michael McGee was a Scottish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as the Bishop of Galloway from 1952 to 1981.Born in the parish of Monzievaird and Strowan, Perthshire, Scotland on 13 December 1904, he was ordained to the priesthood on 25 May 1929...
(appointed 19 July 1952 – retired 4 April 1981) - Maurice TaylorMaurice Taylor (Bishop)Maurice Taylor was the Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Galloway, Scotland from 1981 until 2004.Born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire he attended St Cuthbert's Primary, Burnbank, before going on to St...
(appointed 4 April 1981 – retired 7 April 2004) - John CunninghamJohn Cunningham (Bishop)John Cunningham is a Roman Catholic priest who is the current Bishop of Galloway.John Cunningham was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland on 22 February 1938. He was educated at St Mary's College, Blairs and St. Peter's Seminary, Cardross. Later he was a student of the Scots College, Rome...
(current bishop, appointed 7 April 2004)