John Armitage (priest)
Right Reverend Monsignor John Armitage | |
|---|---|
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Diocese of Westminster |
| Diocese | Diocese of Brentwood |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 16th of June 1979 |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | British |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | John and Patricia Armitage (Nee Major) |
John Armitage is a British Roman Catholic priest who served as Rector of the National Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham from 2014 to 2020.[1][2]
Career
[edit | edit source]On the 16th of June 1979, John Armitage was ordained a Roman Catholic priest.[3]
In 2014, it was announced that Armitage would take up the position of Rector of the National Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham,[4] leaving the role of Vicar General for the Diocese of Brentwood.[5][6]
On the 29th of March 2020, Armitage took part in the rededication of England to the Dowry of Mary at the Basilica of Our Lady of Walsingham, Norfolk.[7]
In 2020, Armitage was replaced as Rector of the Basilica by Philip Moger.[8] Armitage's final mass as Rector of the Basilica took place on the 30 August 2020.[9][10]
In July 2020, the Guild of Our Lady of Ransom appointed Armitage as Master of the Guild.[11]
Media Appearances
[edit | edit source]On the 11th of August 2011, Armitage spoke out about the London Riots and how the local Catholic Church was attempting to "dampen down the tensions."[12]
See also
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