List of Irish titular sees

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Prior to the Synod of Ráth Breasail the Church in Ireland did not have a diocesan system of governance. The reforming councils of the Church brought Ireland into line with the rest of the Church and established a diocesan system. Today Twenty-six dioceses remain while others have been merged while others have become extinct and used as Titular sees. [not verified in body]

Titular dioceses

References

  1. ^ "Inis Cathaig (Titular See) Insulae Cathensis". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  2. ^ "Ceanannus Mór (Titular See) Cenanensis". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  3. ^ "Diocese of Glendalough Dioecesis Glandalacensis". Catholic Hierarchy. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  4. ^ "Titular Episcopal See of Slebte". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 25 August 2016.
  5. ^ "Titular Episcopal See of Cluain Iraird". GCatholic.org. Retrieved 25 August 2016.