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Thomas Clements

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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

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  1. ^ “A New History of Ireland” Moody, T.W; Martin, F.X; Byrne, F.J; Cosgrove, A: Oxford, OUP, 1976 ISBN 0-19-821745-5
  2. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory1980-82 p 200 Oxford, OUP, 1983 ISBN 0192000101
  3. ^ a b "Thomas Clements". U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936–2007. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  4. ^ Enniskillen Cathedral
  5. ^ "Thomas Clements". New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917–1967. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  6. ^ "1981: when division was at it deepest". The Impartial Reporter. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
Church of Ireland titles
Preceded by Dean of Clogher
1966–1982
Succeeded by