William Lee (bishop, born 1941)


William Lee

Bishop of Waterford and Lismore
ChurchRoman Catholic
MetropolisCashel and Emly
DioceseWaterford and Lismore
Appointed27 May 1993
Installed25 July 1993
Term ended1 October 2013
PredecessorMichael Russell
SuccessorAlphonsus Cullinan
Other post(s)President of Accord
Previous post(s)President, Bursar and Professor at St Patrick's College, Thurles
Director of the Catholic Marriage Advisory Council of the Archdiocese of Cashel-Emly
Orders
Ordination19 June 1966
Consecration25 July 1993
by Michael Russell
Personal details
Born(1941-12-02)2 December 1941
Died5 January 2024(2024-01-05) (aged 82)
Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland
ParentsJohn and Delia Lee
Alma materPontifical Gregorian University
St Patrick's College, Maynooth
MottoManete in dilectione mea
(Remain in my love)
Styles of
William Lee
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Grace
Religious styleBishop

William Lee (2 December 1941 – 5 January 2024) was an Irish Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Waterford and Lismore between 1993 and 2013.