John Roche (bishop)
John Roche (1584 – 9 April 1636) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ferns (1624–1636).[1][2][3]
Most Reverend John Roche | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ferns | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1624–1636 |
| Predecessor | Daniel Drihin |
| Successor | Nicolas Franch |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 25 April 1627 by Guido Bentivoglio d'Aragona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1584 |
| Died | 9 April 1636 (age 52) Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland |
Biography
John Roche was born in 1584.[1] On 29 April 1624, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Ferns.[1][2] On 25 April 1627, he was consecrated bishop by Guido Bentivoglio d'Aragona, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo, with Francesco Nappi (bishop), Bishop of Polignano, and Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Ferns until his death on 9 April 1636.[1][2]
References
- "Bishop John Roche" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 12, 2016
- "Diocese of Ferns" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved September 5, 2016
- "Diocese of Ferns" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 12, 2016
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Daniel Drihin |
Bishop of Ferns 1624–1636 |
Succeeded by Nicolas Franch |
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