John Armitage (priest)

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Right Reverend Monsignor

John Armitage
Church Roman Catholic Church
Province Diocese of Westminster
Diocese Diocese of Brentwood
Orders
Ordination16th of June 1979
Personal details
NationalityBritish
Denomination Roman Catholic
ParentsJohn 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]

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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]

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References

  1. "Mgr John Armitage is appointed new rector of Walsingham". Catholic Herald. 16 December 2014.
  2. "New Rector of National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Independent Catholic News. 26 January 2020.
  3. @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.
  4. Rouch, Abigail Frymann (15 December 2014). "John Armitage named new rector of Walsingham shrine". The Tablet.
  5. "New Rector at the National Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham : Jericho Tree". Jericho Tree. 16 December 2014.
  6. "New Rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Premier Christian News. 15 December 2014.
  7. "Amid global pandemic, clergy head sees joy and hope in revival of England's rededication to Mary". CBC . 27 March 2020.
  8. "New Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Catholic Bishops' Conference. 25 January 2020.
  9. "Mgr John Armitage's last days as Rector". 19 August 2020. Archived from the original on 1 October 2020.
  10. Willey, Eldred (27 August 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". 6 July 2020.
  12. "Monsignor John speaks out against London riots | Caritas Anchor House". www.caritasanchorhouse.org.uk.