Keith O'Brien

Scots Catholic cardinal

Keith Michael Patrick O'Brien (17 Mairch 1938 – 19 Mairch 2018) wis a Scots Catholic cardinal. He wis the Airchbeeshop o Saunt Andras an Edinburgh frae 1985 tae 2013.

His Eminence
Keith O'Brien
Cardinal
Airchbeeshop emeritus o St Andras an Edinburgh
Keith O'Brien in 2007
AirchdioceseSt Andras an Edinburgh
Appointed30 May 1985
Installed5 August 1985
Term endit25 Februar 2013
PredecessorGordon Gray
SuccessorLeo Cushley
Ither postsCardinal-Priest o SS Gioacchino ed Anna al Tuscolano (2003–2018)
Orders
Ordination3 Apryle 1965
Consecration5 August 1985
bi Gordon Gray
Creatit Cardinal21 October 2003
bi Pape John Paul II
RankCardinal-priest
Personal details
Birth nameKeith Michael Patrick O'Brien
Born17 Mairch 1938(1938-03-17)
Ballycastle, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Deed19 Mairch 2018(2018-03-19) (aged 80)
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne an Wear, Ingland
DenominationCatholic
Previous postApostolic Admeenistrator o Argyll an The Isles, Scotland (1996–1999)
Alma materVarsity o Edinburgh
SloganServe the Laird wi gladness
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