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Jack Shearer (priest) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest who served as the Bishop of Down and Connor from 1985 to 1997. He was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on 30 December 1926. He was educated at St. Malachy's College, Belfast, and St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, where he was ordained in 1950. Shearer was appointed Bishop of Down and Connor in 1985, and served in that role until 1997. During his tenure, he was a strong advocate for social justice and human rights, and was a vocal critic of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. He was also a strong supporter of ecumenism, and was a member of the Irish Inter-Church Committee. Shearer retired in 1997, and died on 28 April 2020, aged 93. He was remembered as a man of great faith and compassion, and a tireless advocate for peace and justice.

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Age 75 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 30 December, 1926
Birthday 30 December
Birthplace Belfast, Northern Ireland
Date of death 12 January 2001 (aged 74) - Belfast, Northern Ireland
Died Place Belfast, Northern Ireland
Nationality Ireland

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2001

He died in post in 2001. He had married Morag Williamson and left two children.

1993

As dean he worked with his Roman Catholic opposite number to organise combined community services and other bridge building activities. He continued the tradition of the "Black Santa", holding "sitouts" during the Christmas period which raised millions of pounds for charity and in 1993 was awarded the OBE for services to the community. During his time as dean he oversaw the major reorganisation of the Cathedral precincts, the provision of facilities at the West Front for physically challenged persons and dedicated the "Patience", "Faith" and "Charity" stained glass windows.

1950

He was born in Belfast and educated at Belfast Technical High School before studying at Trinity College, Dublin, where he graduated in 1950.

He was ordained in 1950. After two years in Magheralin Parish, County Down he served for seven years in St Patrick's Parish, Ballymacarrett, before becoming rector of Magheradoll, Ballynahinch. He then became Rector of Seagoe from 1964 to 1985, becoming Archdeacon of Dromore in 1970. He was appointed Dean of Belfast in 1985.

1926

John "Jack" Shearer OBE (30 December 1926 – 12 January 2001) was a Church of Ireland clergyman and the Dean of Belfast cathedral.