Francis Kerril Amherst
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Francis Kerril Amherst was Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Northampton
He was the eldest son of William Kerril Amherst, of Little Parndon, Essex and Mary Louisa, daughter of Francis Fortescue Turville, of Bosworth Hall
, Leicestershire. One or both of his parents hailed from recusant families.
He was sent to Oscott College in 1830, and after eight years left it with no intention of entering the priesthood. He returned to Oscott, however, in 1841, and was ordained priest by Cardinal
Nicholas Wiseman on 6 June 1846. Shortly after, he joined the Third Order of Saint Dominic
but returned to Oscott once more, in 1855, to be professor.
After eleven months in this position he was appointed to the mission of Stafford, and thence, on Bishop William Wareing
's resignation, to the See of Northampton. He was consecrated 4 July, 1858. He was appointed Assistant at the Pontifical Throne
8 June, 1862. He resigned his see in 1879, owing to ill health, and the following year was translated to the Titular See of Sozusa.
He died at his residence, Fieldgate, Kenilworth
, Warwickshire on 21 August 1883, aged 64.
He was the eldest son of William Kerril Amherst, of Little Parndon, Essex and Mary Louisa, daughter of Francis Fortescue Turville, of Bosworth Hall
Bosworth Hall (Husbands Bosworth)
Bosworth Hallis a 16th century west facing country house at Teddingworth Road, Husbands Bosworth, Leicestershire. A new and additional hall was built facing south west and adjoining the older house in about 1790. In about 1870 a Victorian Gothick wing was created to link the two buildings...
, Leicestershire. One or both of his parents hailed from recusant families.
He was sent to Oscott College in 1830, and after eight years left it with no intention of entering the priesthood. He returned to Oscott, however, in 1841, and was ordained priest by Cardinal
Cardinal (Catholicism)
A cardinal is a senior ecclesiastical official, usually an ordained bishop, and ecclesiastical prince of the Catholic Church. They are collectively known as the College of Cardinals, which as a body elects a new pope. The duties of the cardinals include attending the meetings of the College and...
Nicholas Wiseman on 6 June 1846. Shortly after, he joined the Third Order of Saint Dominic
Third Order of Saint Dominic
The Third Order of St. Dominic is a Roman Catholic third order affiliated with the Dominican Order.-Origin:...
but returned to Oscott once more, in 1855, to be professor.
After eleven months in this position he was appointed to the mission of Stafford, and thence, on Bishop William Wareing
William Wareing
Bishop William Wareing was the first Roman Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Northampton.Born 14 February 1791 in London, and after studying at Oscott College, William Wareing was ordained as a priest on 28 September 1815, aged 24, by Bishops Thomas Walsh, Nicholas Wiseman and George Hilary...
's resignation, to the See of Northampton. He was consecrated 4 July, 1858. He was appointed Assistant at the Pontifical Throne
Assistant at the Pontifical Throne
Assistant at the Pontifical Throne is an ecclesiastical title in the Roman Catholic Church. It signifies a prelate belonging to the papal chapel, who stands near the throne of the Pope at solemn functions....
8 June, 1862. He resigned his see in 1879, owing to ill health, and the following year was translated to the Titular See of Sozusa.
He died at his residence, Fieldgate, Kenilworth
Kenilworth
Kenilworth is a town in central Warwickshire, England. In 2001 the town had a population of 22,582 . It is situated south of Coventry, north of Warwick and northwest of London....
, Warwickshire on 21 August 1883, aged 64.