Philip Francis Pocock
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Philip Francis Pocock, was the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Toronto
from 1971 to 1978.
and studied at St. Peter's Seminary, London, Ontario. In 1933 he left his parish to studied canon law in Rome (graduating with a Doctorate in Canon Law). He became an ordained Priest in 1930 and became a professor at St. Peter's Seminary
in London, Ontario
teaching Moral Theology and Canon Law.
He was appointed Bishop of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1944 and Apostolic Administrator of Winnipeg and Titular Archbishop of Aprus in 1951. The following year he succeeded as Archbishop of Winnipeg
.
He succeeded as Archbishop of Toronto in 1971 and served until he resigned in 1978.
. At St. Mary's Pocock remained active as a priest, celebrating mass, confirmations, and visiting a senior citizens' home. He was later given the title of Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto.
He died on September 6, 1984 and was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery
in Thornhill, Ontario
.
He encouraged the laity to become involved in church decisions, the liturgy, and charitable works. He helped consecrate two auxiliary bishops; Thomas B. Fulton and Aloysius Ambrozic, with the latter becoming Cardinal Archbishop of the diocese.
Roman Catholic Archbishops of Toronto
This is a list of the Roman Catholic Archbishops of Toronto.The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto was created out of the Diocese of Kingston December 17, 1841....
from 1971 to 1978.
Early years
Born St. Thomas, OntarioSt. Thomas, Ontario
St. Thomas is a city in southern , Ontario, Canada. It is the seat for Elgin County and gained its city charter on March 4, 1881.-History:...
and studied at St. Peter's Seminary, London, Ontario. In 1933 he left his parish to studied canon law in Rome (graduating with a Doctorate in Canon Law). He became an ordained Priest in 1930 and became a professor at St. Peter's Seminary
St. Peter's Seminary (Diocese of London, Ontario)
St. Peter's Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in the Diocese of London, Ontario, Canada. The Seminary is a fully accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools of the United States and Canada. St. Peter's Seminary is the major seminary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of...
in London, Ontario
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
teaching Moral Theology and Canon Law.
He was appointed Bishop of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in 1944 and Apostolic Administrator of Winnipeg and Titular Archbishop of Aprus in 1951. The following year he succeeded as Archbishop of Winnipeg
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Winnipeg is a Roman Catholic archdiocese that includes part of the Province of Manitoba. It is currently led by Archbishop James Weisgerber...
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Later years
In 1961, Pocock left Winnipeg and became Coadjutor Archbishop of Toronto and Titular Archbishop of Isauropolis to assist the then ailing Archbishop James Charles McGuigan.He succeeded as Archbishop of Toronto in 1971 and served until he resigned in 1978.
Return to Priesthood
He resigned as Archbishop in 1978 and return to life as a priest at St Mary's Parish in Brampton, OntarioBrampton, Ontario
Brampton is the third-largest city in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, Canada and the seat of Peel Region. As of the 2006 census, Brampton's population stood at 433,806, making it the 11th largest city in Canada. It is also one of Canada's fastest growing municipalities, with an average...
. At St. Mary's Pocock remained active as a priest, celebrating mass, confirmations, and visiting a senior citizens' home. He was later given the title of Archbishop Emeritus of Toronto.
He died on September 6, 1984 and was interred in Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, Ontario
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery is a 145 acres cemetery in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada north of Toronto.Located on Yonge Street south of Highway 407, it was created in 1954 by the Archdiocese of Toronto as an alternate burial grounds for Catholics in Toronto....
in Thornhill, Ontario
Thornhill, Ontario
Thornhill is a community in the Greater Toronto Area of Southern Ontario, Canada, located on the northern border of the city of Toronto. Once a municipal village, Thornhill is now a community and postal designation geographically split into two municipalities along Yonge Street, the city of...
.
Legacy
During his time as Archbishop, Pocock established several institutions and charities:- Archdiocesan Pastoral Council and the Senate of Priests
- improved Catholic education standards
- create Sharelife - replacing the Council of Catholic Charities due to opposition to United Way's support of Planned Parenthood clinics
- lobbying for legislation against pornography
- encouraging interfaith relations and activities
He encouraged the laity to become involved in church decisions, the liturgy, and charitable works. He helped consecrate two auxiliary bishops; Thomas B. Fulton and Aloysius Ambrozic, with the latter becoming Cardinal Archbishop of the diocese.