Patrick Francis Moran

Cardinal and Archbishop of Sydney

Patrick Francis Moran - Cardinal and Archbishop of Sydney
Born

September 16th, 1830
194 years ago

Died

August 16th, 1911
113 years ago — 80 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Australia

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An Irish-Australian cardinal served as the second Archbishop of Sydney from 1884 until death in 1911. Influential in the establishment of Catholic education and the expansion of the Catholic Church in Australia. He played a significant role in the formation of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and worked on various social issues affecting the Catholic community.

Served as Archbishop of Sydney

Established the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference

Promoted Catholic education in Australia

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