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
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ProvinceDiocese of Westminster
DioceseDiocese of Brentwood
Orders
Ordination16th of June 1979
Personal details
NationalityBritish
DenominationRoman 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]

See also

References
  1. "Mgr John Armitage is appointed new rector of Walsingham". December 16, 2014.
  2. News, Independent Catholic. "New Rector of National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham | ICN". www.indcatholicnews.com.
  3. https://twitter.com/BrentwoodRC/status/1140224325410263040
  4. [email protected], The Tablet-w. "John Armitage named new rector of Walsingham shrine". The Tablet.
  5. "New Rector at the National Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham : Jericho Tree".
  6. "New Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - Premier Christian News | Headlines, Breaking News, Comment & Analysis". premierchristian.news.
  7. 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
  8. "New Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Catholic Bishops' Conference. January 25, 2020.
  9. "Mgr John Armitage's last days as Rector". August 19, 2020.
  10. Willey, Eldred (August 27, 2020). "Final Masses to give thanks for Mgr John Armitage". Catholic Diocese Of East Anglia.
  11. "Guild of Our Lady of Ransom appoints new Master". July 6, 2020.
  12. "Monsignor John speaks out against London riots | Caritas Anchor House". www.caritasanchorhouse.org.uk.
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