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Michael James Dempsey
Michael James Dempsey, OP (February 12, 1912 – March 19, 1996) was an American-born bishop of the Catholic Church. He served as the bishop of the Diocese of Sokoto in Nigeria from 1967-1984.
Early life and education.
James Edward Dempsey was born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Joseph M. Demspey and Julia Mary McSherry. He was educated at St. Mary's Grade School, LaSalle Academy and Providence College all in Providence. Dempsey entered the Dominican novitiate at
Ryan, Martin Healy, Thomas O Keeffe, Mattie Ryan, Paddy Maher, Michael Dempsey, Tom Kennedy, Tom Hayes, James Maher, Mutt Ryan, Willie O Keeffe and Willie Ryan. The subs were Martin Maher, Pat Hassett, Phil Purcell and Pat Connell.
The Moycarkey Borris Team Senior Hurling County Champions 1940: 
- Team: Tom Kennedy (captain) Tommy Kelly (goal), James Maher, Tommy Hayes, Dick Grant, Michael Dempsey, Johnny Ryan, Paddy Maher, Martin Healy, Paddy