- Born Bundoran, Co Donegal 19 July 1945.
- Attended St Louis Infant School, Bundoran, St Macartan’s National School , Bundoran, St Macartan’s College, Monaghan.
- Entered St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, as a seminarian for the Diocese of Clogher 1962.
- Graduated with honours in Celtic Studies, Maynooth (National University) 1965.
- Graduated with honours in Sacred Theology, Maynooth (Pontifical University) 1968.
- Ordained priest for the Diocese of Clogher 15 June 1969.
- Took Higher Diploma in Education with honours, Maynooth (National University) 1970.
- Member of staff in St Macartan’s College 1970.
- Took Diploma in Counselling at University College Dublin 1978.
- Tutor in Counselling with Catholic Marriage Advisory Council.
- President St Macartan’s College, Monaghan 1981.
- Founding member of AMCSS (Association of Management of Catholic Secondary Schools).
- Chairman, Council of Priests, Diocese of Clogher (1988 – 1996).
- Curate (Assistant Priest) in parish of Aghavea/Aghintaine, Northern Ireland 1989.
- Administrator, Parish of Tyholland 1993.
- Diocesan Secretary and Diocesan Communications Officer since 1993.
- Chancellor of the Diocese since 1994.
- Chaplain to His Holiness with the title of Monsignor 2002.
- Episcopal Ordination Sunday 25th July 2010
