British 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]
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
References
- ^ "Mgr John Armitage is appointed new rector of Walsingham". Catholic Herald. 16 December 2014.
- ^ "New Rector of National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Independent Catholic News. 26 January 2020.
- ^ @BrentwoodRC (16 June 2019). "Many congratulations to Mgr John Armitage of @WalsinghamEN and @BrentwoodRC on 40 years as a priest. He will be cel…" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Rouch, Abigail Frymann (15 December 2014). "John Armitage named new rector of Walsingham shrine". The Tablet.
- ^ "New Rector at the National Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham : Jericho Tree". Jericho Tree. 16 December 2014.
- ^ "New Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Premier Christian News. 15 December 2014.
- ^ "Amid global pandemic, clergy head sees joy and hope in revival of England's rededication to Mary". CBC. 27 March 2020.
- ^ "New Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Catholic Bishops' Conference. 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Mgr John Armitage's last days as Rector". 19 August 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020.
- ^ Willey, Eldred (27 August 2020). "Final Masses to give thanks for Mgr John Armitage". Catholic Diocese Of East Anglia.
- ^ "Guild of Our Lady of Ransom appoints new Master". 6 July 2020.
- ^ "Monsignor John speaks out against London riots | Caritas Anchor House". www.caritasanchorhouse.org.uk.
