John Keenan (bishop)

John Keenan (born 19 December 1964, in Glasgow) is the bishop of the Diocese of Paisley in Scotland. His appointment by Pope Francis was announced on 8 February 2014. He is the fifth Bishop of Paisley.

The Right Reverend

John Keenan
Bishop of Paisley
DiocesePaisley
Appointed8 February 2014
Installed19 March 2014
PredecessorPhilip Tartaglia
Orders
Ordination9 July 1995
by Thomas Winning
Consecration19 March 2014
by Philip Tartaglia
Personal details
Born
John Keenan

(1964-12-19) 19 December 1964
Glasgow, Scotland
DenominationRoman Catholic
ParentsJoseph & Philomena Keenan
Alma mater
  • University of Glasgow
  • (LlB 1988)
  • Pontifical Scots College
  • Pontifical Gregorian University
  • (BTh, STL)
Motto
  • Suscepit servum recordatus misericordiae
  • (He protects his servant remembering his mercy)
Styles of
John Keenan
Reference styleThe Right Reverend
Spoken styleMy Lord
Religious styleBishop
Posthumous stylenot applicable
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