Charles Benjamim Dowse (21 September 1862 – 13 January 1934)[1] was the Bishop of Killaloe, Kilfenora, Clonfert and Kilmacduagh who soon after his consecration in June 1912[2] was translated to Cork.[3]

Born on 21 September 1862 into an ecclesiastical family[4] and educated at Trinity College, Dublin, he was ordained in 1885.[5] His first posts were curacies at St. Catherine's Church, Dublin; Christ Church, Gorey and St Matthias Church, Dublin. After these he was Vicar of Christ Church, Dublin from 1900 to 1912; and Professor of Pastoral Theology at his old college from 1907. In June 1912 he was elevated to the episcopate,[6] serving until September 1933. He died on 13 January 1934, leaving estate valued at £3,853 net.[7]

References

  1. ↑ C. B. Dowse, D.D. Former Bishop Of Cork The Times Monday 15 January 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46652; col B
  2. ↑ "Handbook of British Chronology" By Fryde, E. B;. Greenway, D.E;Porter, S; Roy, I: Cambridge, CUP, 1996 ISBN 0-521-56350-X, 9780521563505
  3. ↑ Malden Richard (ed) (1920). Crockford's Clerical Directory for 1920 (51st edn). London: The Field Press. p. 321.
  4. ↑ His father was John R. Dowse, Dean of Ferns “Who was Who” 1897-2007 London, A & C Black, 2007 ISBN 978-0-19-954087-7
  5. ↑ "The Clergy List, Clerical Guide and Ecclesiastical Directory" London, Hamilton & Co 1889
  6. ↑ New Bishop Of Killaloe The Times Saturday 18 May 1912; pg. 4; Issue 39902; col G
  7. ↑ The Times, Friday 23 February 1934; pg. 17; Issue 46686; col D Deaths
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