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John Sweeny (bishop)
Catholic bishop

John Sweeny (bishop)

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Catholic bishop
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Place of death
Saint John, Saint John County, New Brunswick, Canada
Age
79 years
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Biography

John Sweeny (May 6, 1821 – March 25, 1901) was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest and Bishop of Saint John in New Brunswick from 1859 to 1901.

Bishop Sweeny was a leading figure in opposition to the Common Schools Act of 1871 enacted by the 22nd New Brunswick Legislative Assembly. He founded the Irish Catholic community of Johnville, New Brunswick.

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