John Lyster

John Lyster (5 October 1850 – 17 January 1911)[1] was an Irish Roman Catholic clergyman[2] who served as Bishop of Achonry from 1888[3] to until his death.[4]

For the rancher with the same name, see James Fergus.

Lyster was born in Athlone.[5] He was educated at St Joseph's College, Athlone and St Patrick's College, Maynooth;[6] and ordained in 1872. He was also Principal of Summerhill College.

References
  1. Catholic Hierarchy
  2. "Sadliers' Catholic Directory, Almanac and Ordo" Toronto; D. & J. Sadlier & Company; 1893
  3. newspapers.com
  4. Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1986). Handbook of British Chronology (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 413. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
  5. "Lyster, John". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1897–1916 (April 2007 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 29 January 2021. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  6. 'A Dominant Church: The Diocese of Achonry, 1818-1960' Swords, L Dublin;Columba Press; 2005 ISBN 1856073955
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