Ambrose Lennon 1843-1868

Ambrose Lennon was born in Bolton on 11th February 1811.  He was the son of Ambrose and Catherine Lennon, nee Waterhouse.  He was educated at Ushaw from 1823-34 and ordained at Ushaw on... [more]

William Walton 1867-1872

Father (Thomas) William Walton  was born in Preston  on 2 March 1830 to James and Hannah Walton. He was educated at Ushaw between 1843-54, being ordained by Bishop Brown at St... [more]

Joseph Daley 1873-1876

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Thomas Geraghty 1876-1878

Father Thomas Geraghty was born in Shrule, County Mayo on the 29 April 1847. He was the son of Timothy and Mary Geraghty, He was educated at the English College, Valladolid and was ordained by Bishop... [more]

William Stanton 1878-1887

Father William Stanton was born in Liverpool on 21 February 1836. His parents were John and Mary Stanton (nee Harding) and he was educated at Ushaw between 1849-1861. He was ordained by Bishop Brown... [more]

Thomas Marsden 1887-1898

Father Thomas John Marsden was born in Stockport on 29 November 1838 to Thomas and Mary Marsden (nee Mottram). He was educated at Sedgley Park, Douai, All Hallows and English College, Bruges. On 25... [more]

Joseph G Walsh 1898-1922

Father Joseph Gregory Walsh was born in Liverpool on 17 November 1849 to Patrick and Ellen Walsh (nee Davies).  He was educated at Oscott between 1875-1879, and was ordained there in 1879.Father... [more]

Joseph Kelly 1922-1941

Father Joseph Kelly was born on Christmas Day 1874 to James and Sarah Kelly (nee Kelly) in Macclesfield.His father was a Staff Sergeant in the 2nd Cheshire Militia.Father Kelly was educated at both... [more]

James McNally 1941-1951

Father James McNally was born to Alfred and Matilda McNally (nee Brown) on 29 January 1889 in Hayrod Street, Manchester. His father was an iron fitter.He was educated at Douai, (where he shone at... [more]

George Higgins 1951-1980

Father George Percy Higgins was born on 27 July 1902 to Percy and Isobel Higgins (nee Lawson) in Shrewsbury. His father was of English descent and a convert. Father Higgins was educated at Douai... [more]

Francis McManus 1980-1988

Ambrose Nicholson 1988-1999

Fr Ambrose Nicholson was born on 7th December 1941, the fifth of seven children in the Parish of Cong, Co Mayo; He was ordained in All Hallows College,Dublin, on 14th June 1970; first Parish, St.... [more]

Geoffrey O'Grady 1999-2000

Geoffrey O'Grady was born on 31st January 1945 in Louisburgh Co Mayo, Ireland. He is the 10th member of his family. Fr O'Grady trained for the priesthood at All Hallows College Dublin. He... [more]

Michael Lester 2000-2004

Michael Lester born Wythenshawe, ManchesterOrdained 8th July 1978 at St Aidan's, Wythenshaweserved in Heald Green:  St Werburgh's, Chester:St Peter's, Wythenshawe:  St Bernard's Ellesmere... [more]

David Long 2004-

It was a great joy when Bishop Brian asked me to become Parish Priest of St. Alban's in September 2004.  Not only because it offered a new and exciting challenge but also because it offered an... [more]