James Naughton (bishop)

James Naughton (1865 – 1950) was an Irish[1] prelate[2] who served as Bishop of Killala.[3]

He was born in Ballina, County Mayo. Naughton was ordained priest on 24 June 1889. He was appointed Bishop of Killala[4] on 27 November 1911, and received episcopal ordination on 7 January 1912.[5]

References

  1. ^ Diocese of Killala
  2. ^ Family History in North County Mayo
  3. ^ Catholic Hierarchy
  4. ^ Mayo Ireland
  5. ^ G Catholic
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Killala
1911–1950 		Succeeded by


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