Thomas Clements
Appearance
Thomas Clements (3 February 1916 – 15 November 1983) was an Irish clergyman who served as the Dean of Clogher from 1966 until 1982.[1][2]
Clements was born in Cloghan, County Offaly on 3 February 1916.[3] He was educated at Trinity College, Dublin, and ordained in 1940. After curacies in Belfast, Ballymachugh and Mullaghdun he held incumbencies at Finner and Enniskillen[4] until his time as dean.
Clements regularly travelled to the United States to give sermons.[5] In 1981, he gave a sermon in New York and discussed The Troubles.[6] He died on 15 November 1983, at the age of 67.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ “A New History of Ireland” Moody, T.W; Martin, F.X; Byrne, F.J; Cosgrove, A: Oxford, OUP, 1976 ISBN 0-19-821745-5
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1980-82 p 200 Oxford, OUP, 1983 ISBN 0192000101
- ^ Enniskillen Cathedral
- ^ "Thomas Clements". New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917–1967. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
- ^ "1981: when division was at it deepest". The Impartial Reporter. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2023.