Michael J. O'Doherty
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The Most Reverend Michael J. O'Doherty |
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| Archbishop of Manila | |
The Most Reverend Michael J. O'Doherty, c. 1947.
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| Church | Manila Cathedral |
| Archdiocese | Manila |
| Appointed | September 6, 1916 |
| Term ended | October 13, 1949 |
| Predecessor | Jeremiah James Harty |
| Successor | Gabriel M. Reyes |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | October 18, 1897 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
July 30, 1874 Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland |
| Died | October 13, 1949 (aged 75) Manila, Philippines |
| Buried | Manila Cathedral |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Michael J. O'Doherty Julie E. O'Doherty née O'Kelly |
| Previous post | Bishop of Zamboanga |
| Education | Philosophy and Theology |
| Alma mater | St. Patrick's College, Maynooth |
Michael James O'Doherty (July 30, 1874 – October 13, 1949) was the 27th Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila in the Philippines.
Born in Ireland, O'Doherty was Archbishop for 33 years from 1916 until his death in 1949, making him the longest to hold the post, serving through the difficult years of the Japanese Occupation and the Second World War.
Michael James O'Doherty was born in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland on July 30, 1874, to Michael J. and Julie E. O'Doherty née O'Kelly. He received his early education at St. Nathy's College, in Ballaghaderreen in County Roscommon, before going to Maynooth. The brilliant scholar graduated in Philosophy and Theology from St. Patrick's College, Maynooth. At the age of 24, he was ordained on October 18, 1897 and became a priest of the Diocese of Achonry.
His first assignment was a professorship at the St. Nathy's College, where he earlier studied. Through his efforts, he elevated the college into one of Ireland's prominent educational institutions. On June 22, 1904, Michael was appointed by the Council of Irish Bishops, as Rector of the Irish College in Salamanca, Spain, which he directed for seven years; his brother Denis would later succeed him. Under his leadership, he restored the ancient glory of the school after which he received a knighthood from King Alfonso XIII of Spain, who became his close friend. His reputation as a prominent educator and administrator elevated him in the Catholic hierarchy.
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