Archdeacon of Killala explained

Province of Armagh
Church:Church of Ireland
Bishop:Archbishop of Armagh
Cathedral:St Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (Church of Ireland)
Dioceses:7
Parishes:187

The Archdeacon of Killala was a senior ecclesiastical officer within the Diocese of Killala until 1622;Killala and Achonry from 1622 until 1834; and of Tuam, Killala and Achonry from 1834, although it has now been combined to include the area formerly served by the Archdeacon of Achonry As such he was responsible for the disciplinary supervision of the clergy within his portion of the diocese.[1] within the diocese. The archdeaconry can trace its history back to Isaac O'Maolfoghmhair, who died in 1235.[2] to the last discrete incumbent William Colvin.[3]

Notes and References

  1. "ABCD: a basic church dictionary" Meakin, T: Norwich, Canterbury Press, 2001
  2. "Fasti Ecclesiae Hibernicae: The succession of the prelates Volume 4" p85 Cotton, H. Dublin, Hodges & Smith, 1848-1878
  3. The Guardian publishes the following list of preferments and apoointments The Times (London, England), Friday, Jan 27, 1911; pg. 5; Issue 39493