Foreword by His Eminence Cardinal Cormac
Murphy-O'Connor
This essential reference catalogues the biographical history and
significant events of all Roman Catholic diocesan bishops who have
been in office since the Restoration of the Catholic Hierarchy in
England and Wales in 1850, and in Scotland since the Restoration in
1878. The work has developed over a number of years into a
comprehensive reference guide to over 300 men, ordained in the
episcopal order, who have given their life in service to the
Church.
- Description and brief history of each diocese, including coats
of arms
- Biographical details of all former and current bishops
- Translations of the Letters Apostolic
- Contact details of all serving bishops
- Chronological listing of significant episcopal events
- Indexes of titular sees and cardinal titles
Drawing on a wide variety of sources, this book will appeal to all
those interested in the general history and origins of the
post-Restoration Roman Catholic dioceses in Great Britain, and be
of particular use to diocesan archivists and yearbook editors. It
presents the information as completely, concisely and consistently
as possible.
As this book records the episcopal milestones of the last two
hundred years, it also stands as a respectful testament to those
bishops who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, who
continue to inspire and encourage their living successors in the
Roman Catholic Church in Great Britain today.
The names of our bishops are to be found in so many local places:
in parish histories, on foundation stones, in portraits and in so
many memories and retold stories. This book gathers much of that
information together, bringing into one volume the briefest details
of those many shepherds who have worked among the flock in these
lands. Their names continue to live on, and we give thanks to God
for the foundations they laid and the work they did: we continue to
reap a rich harvest today from their sowing.
Cardinal Cormac
Murphy-O'ConnorArchbishop Emeritus of Westminster
About the Author Chris Larsen was born in Croydon in 1977 and
attended the John Fisher School, Purley before graduating from UWE,
Bristol in 1999.
For a few years, he tried a vocation to the priesthood at the
Royal English College of St Alban at Valladolid in Spain and it was
during this time that an interest in the diocesan history of Great
Britain and its various bishops began to emerge. Since then, he has
maintained a record of episcopal appointments, which has now
developed into a valuable reference resource.
Following his return to the UK, Chris settled in Bristol. He still
enjoys to travel and has now visited every Roman Catholic cathedral
around the country.
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