Bishop John McAreavey is a retired Roman Catholic bishop from Ireland. He served as the Bishop of Dromore from 1999 until his resignation in 2013. McAreavey was known for his pastoral work and efforts to engage with the community during his tenure. In 2013, he faced controversy related to the handling of abuse allegations within the church. Following this, he stepped down from his position, and his actions were scrutinized in the context of the broader issues of clerical abuse in the Catholic Church.