Brian Farrell

Irish Roman Catholic bishop (born 1944)
Person human Q912151
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Brian Farrell

Summary

Brian Farrell is a human[1]. Born in Dublin[2], he… he was born on February 8, 1944[3]. He worked as a theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], Catholic deacon[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Legionary of Christ[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Brian Farrell's place of birth was Dublin[2].
  • Brian Farrell was born on February 8, 1944[3].
  • Brian Farrell held citizenship in Ireland[10].
  • Brian Farrell worked as a theologian[4].
  • Brian Farrell worked as a Catholic priest[5].
  • Brian Farrell worked as a Catholic deacon[6].
  • Brian Farrell's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Brian Farrell worked as a Legionary of Christ[8].
  • Brian Farrell's field of work was ecumenical theology[11].
  • Brian Farrell held the position of titular bishop[12].
  • Brian Farrell's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[13].
  • Brian Farrell's education included a stint at Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[14].
  • Brian Farrell's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Brian Farrell is recorded as male[16].
  • Brian Farrell's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Brian Farrell's Commons category is recorded as Brian Farrell[18].
  • Brian Farrell's religious order is recorded as Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ[19].
  • Brian Farrell's family name is recorded as Farrell[20].
  • Brian Farrell's given name is recorded as Brian[21].
  • Brian Farrell's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Brian Farrell's consecrator is recorded as John Paul II[23].
  • Brian Farrell's consecrator is recorded as Leonardo Sandri[24].
  • Brian Farrell's consecrator is recorded as Antonio Maria Vegliò[25].
  • Brian Farrell's sibling is recorded as Kevin Farrell[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Brian Farrell's place of birth was Dublin[2]. He was born on February 8, 1944[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[13], a pontifical university[27], in Italy[28], founded in 1551[29], headquartered in Roman College[30] and Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[14], a pontifical university[31], in Vatican City[32], founded in 1577[33], headquartered in Rome[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], Catholic deacon[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Legionary of Christ[8]. Brian Farrell's field of work was ecumenical theology[11]. He held the position of titular bishop[12].

Personal Life

Brian Farrell's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Why It Matters

Brian Farrell ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (123 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35]

FAQs

Where was Brian Farrell born?

Born in Dublin[2], Brian Farrell…

What did Brian Farrell do for work?

Brian Farrell worked as theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], Catholic deacon[6], Catholic bishop[7], and Legionary of Christ[8].

Where did Brian Farrell go to school?

Brian Farrell was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[13] and Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic deacon +2
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed English
    Given name Brian
    Country of citizenship Ireland
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32154|batch #32154]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (36)"
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