Background
McKeon was born in Drummin, Ireland, educated at Street Jarlath’s College, Tuam, attended University College Dublin, and studied for the priesthood All Hallows College Dublin.
McKeon was born in Drummin, Ireland, educated at Street Jarlath’s College, Tuam, attended University College Dublin, and studied for the priesthood All Hallows College Dublin.
University College Dublin. All Hallows College.
At the age of 96, he is the oldest living Australian bishop. At All Hallows he was ordained priest for the diocese of Perth, Western Australia on 22 June 1947 by Bishop Henry Vincent Marshall of Salford. On 23 May 1962 he was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Perth as well as Titular Bishop of Antipyrgos, and was consecrated bishop by Bishop Lancelot Goody.
In March 1969 he was appointed Bishop of Bunbury.
On 18 February 1982, aged 62, he resigned as Bishop of Bunbury.