He was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Tuam and Titular Bishop of Coela on 16 December 1937, and his episcopal ordination took place on 2 January 1938.
He was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Tuam. He was appointed an Auxiliary Bishop of Titular Bishop of Coela on 16 December 1937. His episcopal ordination took place on 2 January 1938.