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The Portrait of a Pious Bishop: Or The Life and Death of Francis Kirwan, Bishop of Killala (1848) is a biography written by John Lynch. The book details the life and death of Francis Kirwan, who served as the Bishop of Killala. Kirwan was known for his piety and dedication to his faith, as well as his commitment to social justice and the betterment of his community. The book explores Kirwan's early life, his education, and his rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church. It also delves into his work as a bishop, including his efforts to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized in his diocese. The book concludes with Kirwan's death and the legacy he left behind. Overall, The Portrait of a Pious Bishop provides a detailed and inspiring account of the life of a devoted religious leader.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.