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...Desmond Connell is blessed by the heirarchy as he takes up his role of Archbishop of Dublin.
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