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Ferns, Ireland, Diocese of
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
Comprises nearly all of Wexford and part of Wicklow counties; founded by Saint Aedan, 598; suffragan of Dublin. His early successors included Saint Mochua, Saint Moling, and Saint Cillene, Bishop O'Lyman (died 1062), Ailbe O'Molloy (1185-1222), and Bishop Saint John, who rebuilt the ancient cathedral, now in ruins. Ruins of early priories and abbeys may be seen in the diocese. See also:
- Catholic-Hierarchy.Org
- diocese of Ferns
- patron saints index
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Entry for 'Ferns, Ireland, Diocese of'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/f/ferns-ireland-diocese-of.html. 1910.