John Roche (bishop)
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 | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| In office | 1624–1636 |
| Predecessor | Daniel Drihin |
| Successor | Nicolas Franch |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 25 April 1627 by Guido Bentivoglio d'Aragona |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1584 |
| Died | 9 April 1636 (age 52) Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland |
Biography
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
- "Bishop John Roche" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 12, 2016
- "Diocese of Ferns" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved September 5, 2016
- "Diocese of Ferns" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved September 12, 2016
- "Seal Matrices". St. James's Auctions. Retrieved 29 January 2022.