John Roche (1584 – 9 April 1636) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Ferns (1624–1636).[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

John Roche
Bishop of Ferns
ChurchCatholic Church
In office1624–1636
PredecessorDaniel Drihin
SuccessorNicolas Franch
Orders
Consecration25 April 1627
by Guido Bentivoglio d'Aragona
Personal details
Born1584
Died9 April 1636 (age 52)
Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland

Biography

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John Roche was born in 1584.[1] On 29 April 1624, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Bishop of Ferns.[1][2] On 25 April 1627, he was consecrated bishop by Guido Bentivoglio d'Aragona, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria del Popolo, with Francesco Nappi (bishop), Bishop of Polignano, and Ranuccio Scotti Douglas, Bishop of Borgo San Donnino, serving as co-consecrators.[1][2] He served as Bishop of Ferns until his death on 9 April 1636.[1][2] His seal matrix, probably engraved in Rome in 1624, was sold at auction on 5 October 2021 for £240. It is circular with the inscription 'IO : ROCHUS : EPUS : FERNEN' and features a centre shield of three fish, surmounted by cardinal’s hat, without handle.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Bishop John Roche" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 12, 2016
  2. ^ a b c d "Diocese of Ferns" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved September 5, 2016
  3. ^ "Diocese of Ferns" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 12, 2016
  4. ^ "Seal Matrices". St. James's Auctions. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Ferns
1624–1636
Succeeded by