Patrick Edward O'Connor explained

Type:Monsignor
Patrick Edward O'Connor
Ecclesiastical Superior of Tokelau
Archdiocese:Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Samoa-Apia
Diocese:Roman Catholic Mission Sui Iuris of Tokelau
Term Start:26 June 1992
Term End:6 May 2011
Predecessor:New Creation
Successor:Rev. Oliver P. Aro, MSP
Ordination:16 July 1957
Rank:Monsignor
Birth Date:8 March 1932
Birth Place:Masterton, New Zealand
Death Place:Silverstream, New Zealand
Nationality:New Zealandese
Religion:Roman Catholic
Previous Post:Parish priest in Tokelau (1987-1992)
Alma Mater:Holy Cross college in Mosgiel

Monsignor Patrick Edward O'Connor (8 March 1932 − 3 December 2014) was a Roman Catholic priest who served as the Ecclesiastical Superior of the Roman Catholic Mission Sui Iuris of Tokelau from 1992 to 2011.[1]

Life

O'Connor was born in Masterton, New Zealand. was educated at the local St Patrick's primary school and St Joseph's [now [[Chanel College, Masterton|Chanel]]] College in Masterton. Then he studied for the priesthood at Holy Cross College in Mosgiel. He was ordained for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington in 1957 and served in a number of parishes in the Wellington Archdiocese.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Father Patrick Edward O'Connor . Catholic Hierarchy . 11 December 2014.
  2. News: Pat O’Connor RIP – parish priest of Tokelau 1987-2011 . CathNews New Zealand . 11 December 2014.