John Kavanagh (bishop)
John Patrick Kavanagh (30 April 1913 – 10 July 1985) was the fourth Catholic Bishop of Dunedin (1957–1985).
John Kavanagh | |
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| 4th Bishop of Dunedin | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 April 1913 Hāwera, New Zealand |
| Died | 10 July 1985 Dunedin, New Zealand |
Kavanagh was born in Hāwera in 1913.[1] Dunedin's only Catholic secondary school, Kavanagh College, was named after him until 2023. He died in Dunedin on 10 July 1985.[1]
In 2018 public controversy arose as to his handling of clergy and religious abuse allegations during his episcopal tenure.[2] In 2020, Cardinal John Dew instigated an investigation into Kavanagh's actions.[3] The investigation found that Kavanagh failed to investigate abuse claims relating to one priest. In 2022 it was announced that Kavanagh College would be renamed Trinity College from 1 January 2023 in consequence.[4]
References
- Mulrennan, Frances. "Kavanagh, John Patrick". Dictionary of New Zealand Biography. Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Retrieved 14 January 2020.
- Morris, Chris (15 December 2018). "Sisters of Mercy a dark misnomer". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 16 December 2018.
- "New Zealand cardinal opens inquiry into late bishop's actions on abuse". Catholic News Service. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- Hudson, Daisy (18 March 2022). "Kavanagh College to be renamed". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- Bishop John Patrick Kavanagh, Catholic Hierarchy website (Retrieved 17 January 2011)
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