Albert Morrissy 1900-1907

ALBERT MORRISSY: Son of Robert and Emma Cecilia Morrissy, nee Aurnheimer.  Born in Brazil 1872.  His father was a merchant. 

Educated at Baycliffe House, Windsor and Ushaw 1889-1898.  Ordained at Ushaw on 5th June 1898.  Professor at Ushaw 1898-1900.  Curate Our Lady's, Birkenhead 1900; Curate St Alban's, Liscard 1900-1907; Rector St John the Evangelist, Bridgnorth 1907-1909; Rector St Vincent de Paul, Knutsford 1909-1917.  Died 6th May 1917 and is buried in St Mary's churchyard, Bowdon, Altrincham in his father's grave. 

A gentle priest who courageously fought ill-health for half of his time in the priesthood.  His brother James was Ordained for the diocese of Hexam & Newcastle, but joined Lancaster diocese on its formation in 1924.