- Michael J. O'Doherty
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For other people named Michael O'Doherty, see Michael O'Doherty (disambiguation).
Monsignor Michael J. O'Doherty (20 July 1874 – 13 October 1949) was Archbishop of Manila from 6 Sep 1916 until his death.[1]
He was born in Charlestown, County Mayo and educated at St Patrick's College, Maynooth, the Royal College of Science, Dublin and the Irish College, Salamanca.[1]
He was Professor of Classics at Maynooth, and later president of the Irish College, Salamanca.[1]
In 1911 he was appointed Bishop of Zamboanga.[1]
Preceded by
none (official createdBishop of Zamboanga
1911–1916Succeeded by
James Paul McCloskeyPreceded by
Jeremiah James HartyArchbishop of Manila
1916–1949Succeeded by
Gabriel M. ReyesReferences
Categories:- 1874 births
- 1949 deaths
- Irish emigrants to the Philippines
- People from County Mayo
- Archbishops of Manila
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