John Armitage (priest)
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]
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 |
Career
On the 16th of June 1979, John Armitage was ordained a Roman Catholic priest.[3]
In 2014, it was announced thatArmitage 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
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]
References
- "Mgr John Armitage is appointed new rector of Walsingham". December 16, 2014.
- News, Independent Catholic. "New Rector of National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham | ICN". www.indcatholicnews.com.
- https://twitter.com/BrentwoodRC/status/1140224325410263040
- enquiries@thetablet.co.uk, The Tablet-w. "John Armitage named new rector of Walsingham shrine". The Tablet.
- "New Rector at the National Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham : Jericho Tree".
- "New Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis". premierchristian.news.
- https://www.cbc.ca/radio/tapestry/rededicating-england-to-mary-bernie-sanders-as-america-s-zaydie-1.5511037/amid-global-pandemic-clergy-head-sees-joy-and-hope-in-revival-of-england-s-rededication-to-mary-1.5511042
- "New Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Catholic Bishops' Conference. January 25, 2020.
- "Mgr John Armitage's last days as Rector". August 19, 2020.
- Willey, Eldred (August 27, 2020). "Final Masses to give thanks for Mgr John Armitage". Catholic Diocese Of East Anglia.
- "Guild of Our Lady of Ransom appoints new Master". July 6, 2020.
- "Monsignor John speaks out against London riots | Caritas Anchor House". www.caritasanchorhouse.org.uk.