Joseph Cassidy

Background

Cassidy, Joseph Son of John Cassidy and Mary Gallagher.

Education

Student, St. Nathy's College, Maynooth student, University College, Galway.

Career

Professor, Garbally College, Ballinasloe, 1959-1977; president, Garbally College, Ballinasloe, 1977-1979; coadjutor, Bishop of Clonfert, 1979-1982; bishop of Clonfert, 1982-1987; archbishop of Tuam, Ireland, 1987-1995; parish priest of Moore, Tuam Diocese, since 1995. Spokesman Irish Bishops' Conference, 1980-1988.

Achievements

• Joseph Cassidy has been listed as a noteworthy Archbishop by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• Other Work

  • Author plays

  • contributor articles to professional journals M C.

Connections

Father:

John Cassidy

Mother:

Mary Gallagher