Covering parts of the counties of Cavan, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly and Westmeath. List of Parish names and Priests names in 1836 with some comparison to parish as named in 1931 Ferns 1836 http://www.from-ireland.net/diocs/dioceseferns.htm Parishes and priests 1846 Ferns 1846 http://www.from-ireland.net/diocs/1846/ferns1846.htm Meath Diocese 1846 Right Rev. Dr. John Cantwell, Bishop, Mullingar Diocesan Seminary, Navan. Under the patronage and inspection of Right Rev. Dr. Cantwell. Principal: Rev. Nicholas Power Professors: Rev. Ed. Flynn, Rev. Ptk. Horan, Rev. Eu. O'Connell Franciscan Convent, Multifarnham Rev. Mr. Conway, Rev. Mr. Newman Carmellite Convent, Moate. Rev. Mr. O'Flynn; Rev. Mr. O'Connor Convent of Mercy, Tullamore Under the direction of V.Rev. Dr. O'Rafferty, stands on the sth. Bank of the R. Canal, and on the north side of the town; on the west end of the convent is a female school under the care of the religious ladies. Superioress: Mrs. Doyle Loretto House, Navan - founded from Loretto House, Rathfarnham. Professed religious: 10; Novices: 6; Boarders: 40; Poor Children: 300; Superioress: Mrs. Finn; Chaplain: Rev. N. Power Presentation Convent, Mullingar Superioress: Mrs. Nugent Presentation Convent, Rahan (p.t. Tullamore) Superioress: Mrs. Bigger Total: Bishop 1; Parish Priests: 67; Curates: 74; Chapels: 142; College: 1; Convents: 2; Nunneries: 4.