John Armitage (priest) explained
| Type: | Monsignor |
| Honorific Prefix: | Right Reverend Monsignor |
| John Armitage |
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| Church: | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province: | Diocese of Westminster |
| Diocese: | Diocese of Brentwood |
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| Retired: | --> |
| Ordination: | 16th of June 1979 |
| Tomb: | --> |
| Nationality: | British |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic |
| Parents: | John and Patricia Armitage (Nee Major) |
| Partner: | --> |
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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
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
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
Notes and References
- Web site: December 16, 2014 . Mgr John Armitage is appointed new rector of Walsingham . Catholic Herald .
- Web site: Jan 26, 2020 . New Rector of National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham . Independent Catholic News.
- 1140224325410263040. BrentwoodRC. Many congratulations to Mgr John Armitage of @WalsinghamEN and @BrentwoodRC on 40 years as a priest. He will be cel… . 16 June 2019.
- Web site: Rouch . Abigail Frymann . 15 December 2014 . John Armitage named new rector of Walsingham shrine . The Tablet.
- Web site: December 16, 2014 . New Rector at the National Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham : Jericho Tree . Jericho Tree.
- Web site: 15 Dec 2014 . New Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham . Premier Christian News.
- Web site: 2020-03-27 . Amid global pandemic, clergy head sees joy and hope in revival of England's rededication to Mary . CBC.
- Web site: New Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham. January 25, 2020. Catholic Bishops' Conference.
- Web site: August 19, 2020 . Mgr John Armitage's last days as Rector . https://web.archive.org/web/20201001021528/https://www.walsingham.org.uk/2020/08/20/mgr-john-armitage-to-stay-until-31st-august/ . 2020-10-01.
- Web site: Final Masses to give thanks for Mgr John Armitage. Eldred. Willey. August 27, 2020. Catholic Diocese Of East Anglia.
- Web site: Guild of Our Lady of Ransom appoints new Master. July 6, 2020.
- Web site: Monsignor John speaks out against London riots | Caritas Anchor House. www.caritasanchorhouse.org.uk.
