Thomas Ryan (8 February 1915 – 21 August 1983) was an Irish prelate who served as Bishop of Clonfert. Ryan was born in Kilcommon, County Tipperary. He was educated locally at Kilcommon national school and Mount Melleray seminary, Co. Waterford. He studied for the priesthood at

St. Patrick's College, Thurles Mary Immaculate College, (MIC) Thurles is a third level college of education in Thurles, County Tipperary. Formerly a seminary, the college specialises in humanities courses in accounting, business studies, Irish and religious studies. History M ...

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, and ordained priest in Rome on 10 July 1938. Post ordination he continued his studies in the Lateran University, Rome, he became a doctor of theology and a doctor of canon law. Dr. Ryan entered the holy see diplomatic service in 1943 and eventually became Secretary to

Pope John XXIII Pope John XXIII ( la, Ioannes XXIII; it, Giovanni XXIII; born Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, ; 25 November 18813 June 1963) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 28 October 1958 until his death in June 19 ...

. He was consecrated Diocesan Bishop of Clonfert on 16 June 1963. He resigned on 1 May 1982 and died on 21 August 1983.Dictionary of Irish Biography
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