Episcopal Ordination Of Desmond Connell. (R74).1988..06.03.1988..03.06.1988..6th March 1988..Following the death of Archbishop Kevin McNamara in April '87, Pope John Paul II surprisingly nominated Desmond Connell for the position of Archbishop of Dublin. The ordination of Dr Connell took place at the Pro-Cathedral in Dublin...Image shows Dr Connell donning the Mitre of Office and accepting the crozier as he is conferred as Archbishop of Dublin.
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