Laurence Bonaventure Sheil OFM (24 December 1815 – 1 March 1872) was an Irish Franciscan friar who served as the third Bishop of Adelaide. Born in Ireland Sheil was sent to the British Colony of New South Wales in Australia after ordained a priest. There he served as an educator and administrator before poor health saw him move to Ballarat as archdeacon.In 1866 Sheil became the third Bishop of Adelaide.
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1872-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1866-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth date
1814-12-24, 1815-12-24
birth place
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Wexford
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