John Magee (bishop)
John Magee SPS (born 24 September 1936) is a Roman Catholic bishop emeritus in Ireland. He was Bishop of Cloyne from 1987 to 2010; following scandal he resigned from that position on 24 March 2010, becoming a bishop emeritus. Magee is the only person to have been private secretary to three popes.
The Most Reverend John Magee SPS | |
|---|---|
| Bishop Emeritus of Cloyne | |
Magee in 1984 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| In office | 1987–2010 |
| Predecessor | John Ahern |
| Successor | William Crean |
| Other post(s) | Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations (1982–1987) Bishop Emeritus of Cloyne (2010–present) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 17 March 1962 |
| Consecration | 17 March 1987 by Pope John Paul II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 September 1936 Newry, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Irish |
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