Background
O'Brien, Keith Michael Patrick was born on March 17, 1938 in Ballycastle, Antrim. Son of Mark Joseph and Alice Mary (Moriarty) O'B.
O'Brien, Keith Michael Patrick was born on March 17, 1938 in Ballycastle, Antrim. Son of Mark Joseph and Alice Mary (Moriarty) O'B.
Bachelor of Science, Edinburgh University, 1959. DipEd, Edinburgh University, 1966. Student, St. Andrew's College.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Antigonish, 2004. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), St. Andrews University, 2004. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University Edinburgh, 2004.
Ordained priest Archdiocese of St. Andrews & Edinburgh, Scotland, 1965. Assistant pastor Holy Cross, Edinburgh, 1965-1966, St. Bride's, Cowdenbeath, 1966-1971, St. Patrick's, Kilsyth, 1972-1975, St. Mary's, Bathgate, 1975-1978. Spiritual director St. Andrew's College, Drygrange, 1978-1980.
Rector St. Mary's College, Blairs, 1980-1985. Ordained bishop, 1985. Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh Scotland, since 1985.
Elevated to cardinal, 2003. Cardinal-priest Ss. Gioacchino ed Anna al Tuscolano, since 2003. Teacher St. Columba's High School, Cowdenbeath, 1966—1971, chaplain, 1966—1971.
Apostolic administrator Diocese Argyll and Isles, 1996—1999.