Dionysius O'Driscoll
# Dionysius O'Driscoll

Dionysius O'Driscoll, O.F.M. Obs. or Dionysius Odriscol (died 1650) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Brindisi (1640–1650).

## Biography

Dionysius O'Driscoll was born in Ireland and ordained a priest in the Order of Friars Minor Observant. On 5 Mar 1640, he was appointed during the papacy of Pope Urban VIII as Archbishop of Brindisi. On 9 Apr 1640, he was consecrated bishop by Gil Carrillo de Albornoz, Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria in Via, with Vincenzo Napoli, Bishop of Patti, and Deodato Scaglia, Bishop of Melfi e Rapolla, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Archbishop of Brindisi until his death in Aug 1650.

