Lawrence William York
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Lawrence William York, O.S.B. (1687–1770) was an English
Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District from 1750 to 1770.
Born in London in 1687, he was ordained
a priest
of the Order of Saint Benedict
in 1711. He was appointed coadjutor
to Matthew Pritchard
, Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District on 13 May 1741, and consecrated
the Titular Bishop
of Nebbi
on 10 August 1741. On the death of Bishop Pritchard
on 22 May 1750, Bishop York succeeded to the government of the Western District.
He retired on 11 July 1763, and died on 14 April 1770, aged 83.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District from 1750 to 1770.
Born in London in 1687, he was ordained
Holy Orders
The term Holy Orders is used by many Christian churches to refer to ordination or to those individuals ordained for a special role or ministry....
a priest
Priesthood (Catholic Church)
The ministerial orders of the Catholic Church include the orders of bishops, deacons and presbyters, which in Latin is sacerdos. The ordained priesthood and common priesthood are different in function and essence....
of the Order of Saint Benedict
Order of Saint Benedict
The Order of Saint Benedict is a Roman Catholic religious order of independent monastic communities that observe the Rule of St. Benedict. Within the order, each individual community maintains its own autonomy, while the organization as a whole exists to represent their mutual interests...
in 1711. He was appointed coadjutor
Coadjutor bishop
A coadjutor bishop is a bishop in the Roman Catholic or Anglican churches who is designated to assist the diocesan bishop in the administration of the diocese, almost as co-bishop of the diocese...
to Matthew Pritchard
Matthew Pritchard (bishop)
Matthew Pritchard, O.F.M. was a Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District of England and Wales from 1713 to 1744....
, Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District on 13 May 1741, and consecrated
Consecration
Consecration is the solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious. The word "consecration" literally means "to associate with the sacred". Persons, places, or things can be consecrated, and the term is used in various ways by different groups...
the Titular Bishop
Titular bishop
A titular bishop in various churches is a bishop who is not in charge of a diocese.By definition a bishop is an "overseer" of a community of the faithful, so when a priest is ordained a bishop the tradition of the Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches is that he be ordained for a specific place...
of Nebbi
Nebbi
Nebbi is a town in Northern Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Nebbi District and the district headquarters are located there. The district was named after the town.-Location:...
on 10 August 1741. On the death of Bishop Pritchard
Matthew Pritchard (bishop)
Matthew Pritchard, O.F.M. was a Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District of England and Wales from 1713 to 1744....
on 22 May 1750, Bishop York succeeded to the government of the Western District.
He retired on 11 July 1763, and died on 14 April 1770, aged 83.