John Gordon 1973-1975
John Francis Gordon was born on 24th August 1949 in Middlewich. He is the third of four children born to Eric & Agnes Gordon. John attended Cotton College, North Staffordshire from... [more]
Terence Boylan 1965-1973
Terry Boylan, born in Garvagh, Co Derry on 30th November 1939, 5th of seven children. Educated at St Columbs College, Derry and at St Kierans College, Kilkenny. Ordained in Kilkenny 2nd June 1963.... [more]
John David Ryan 1895-1898
Son of Thomas and Mary Ann Ryan, nee Crosby. Born in Flint on 23rd August 1866. Educated at Cotton and Ushaw 1887-1891. Ordained by Bishop Knight at St David's College, Mold 8th... [more]
Christopher Ryder 1898
Son of Roger and Ellen Ryder, nee Magee. He was born in Crewe on 16th February 1857 and educated at Sedgley Park, English College, Lisbon and Ushaw 1879-1882. Ordained by Bishop Knight at... [more]
William Baines 1898-1900
Son of Ralph and Anne Baines, nee Tickle. Born Rock Ferry 18th August 1874. Educated at Douai & Ushaw 1893-1898. Ordained by Bishop Allen at the Cathedral on 6th March... [more]
Albert Morrissy 1900-1907
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... [more]
James O'Reilly SMM 1971-1973
Fr James O'Reilly was born on 27th August 1916 in Liverpool and baptised on 5th September the same year at St Vincent's, Liverpool where he was also confirmed on 12th June 1925.His early education... [more]
Bernard McDonough 1973-1974
Bernard McDonough was born in 1948 and brought up in Park Road East, Birkenhead. He trained for the priesthood at Ushaw and was ordained in 1971. His first parish was St Alban's, Liscard... [more]
John Flood 1974-1980
The following is the obituary written by Fr Oliver O'Doherty, following Fr John Flood's death in 2009."John was born on 12th June 1943 to Bernard and Mary Flood in Clonmellon, Nr Kells, County... [more]
Terence Thompson 1985-1988
The following is the obituary written by Fr Russell Cooke for Fr Terry following his death in 2005. "The sudden death of Father Terry Thompson, who died on the 4th September 2005, was a... [more]
Patrick Noctor 1988-1996
Patrick Noctor was born in Templemore, Tipperary on 24th March 1947. He trained for the priesthood at St Patrick's, Thurles and ordained on 11th June 1988. His first parish was St... [more]
Michael McCormack 2000-2002
The following obituary was written by Fr Peter Wright and appeared in the Shrewsbury Diocesan Year Book 2009. Michael Gerard McCormack was born on 26th August 1963, the youngest of four... [more]
James Fleetwood 1848-1850
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In this Section
- John Gordon 1973-1975
- Terence Boylan 1965-1973
- John David Ryan 1895-1898
- Christopher Ryder 1898
- William Baines 1898-1900
- Albert Morrissy 1900-1907
- James O'Reilly SMM 1971-1973
- Bernard McDonough 1973-1974
- John Flood 1974-1980
- Terence Thompson 1985-1988
- Patrick Noctor 1988-1996
- Michael McCormack 2000-2002
- James Fleetwood 1848-1850
