John Lyster (5 October 1850 – 17 January 1911) was an Irish Roman Catholic clergyman who served as Bishop of Achonry from 1888 to until his death.
Lyster was born in Athlone. He was educated at St Joseph's College, Athlone and St Patrick's College, Maynooth; and ordained in 1872. He was also Principal of Summerhill College.
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- Catholic Hierarchy
- "Sadliers' Catholic Directory, Almanac and Ordo" Toronto; D. & J. Sadlier & Company; 1893
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- "Lyster, John". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1897–1916 (April 2007 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 29 January 2021. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- 'A Dominant Church: The Diocese of Achonry, 1818-1960' Swords, L Dublin;Columba Press; 2005 ISBN 1856073955
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Preceded byFrancis McCormack | Bishop of Achonry 1888–1911 |
Succeeded byPatrick Morrisroe |
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