Background
Clifford, Dermot was born on January 25, 1939.
Clifford, Dermot was born on January 25, 1939.
Student, St. Brendan's College, Killarney. Bachelor of Science, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, 1960. Student, Irish College, Rome.
Licentiate of Sacred Theology, Lateran College, 1964. HDipE, National University of Ireland, 1966. Master of Science, London School of Economics, 1974.
Doctor of Philosophy, Loughborough, 1989.
Dean of studies St. Brendan's College, Killarney, 1964-1972. Diocesan secretary Kerry, 1974-1986. Lecturer University College, Cork, 1975-1981.
Chaplain St. Mary of Angels Home Handicapped Children, Beaufort, 1976-1986. Coadjutor archbishop of Cashel and Emly, 1986-1988. Archbishop of Cashel and Emly, since 1988.
Chairman council research & development Irish Episcopal Commission, since 1991.