Edward Ellis (Roman Catholic Bishop)
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Edward Ellis was Bishop
Emeritus
of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham.
He was born on 30 June 1899 in Nottingham
and ordained priest there on 15 October 1922. On 18 March 1944,
aged 44, he was appointed Bishop of Nottingham and ordained on 1 May 1944.
He retired as Bishop of Nottingham on 31 October 1974, aged 75 and died on 6 July 1979, aged 80, as Bishop Emeritus of Nottingham.
He was a priest for 56 years and a bishop for 35 years.
Bishop
A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight. Within the Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox Churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in the Independent Catholic Churches, and in the...
Emeritus
Emeritus
Emeritus is a post-positive adjective that is used to designate a retired professor, bishop, or other professional or as a title. The female equivalent emerita is also sometimes used.-History:...
of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nottingham.
He was born on 30 June 1899 in Nottingham
Nottingham
Nottingham is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England. It is located in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire and represents one of eight members of the English Core Cities Group...
and ordained priest there on 15 October 1922. On 18 March 1944,
aged 44, he was appointed Bishop of Nottingham and ordained on 1 May 1944.
He retired as Bishop of Nottingham on 31 October 1974, aged 75 and died on 6 July 1979, aged 80, as Bishop Emeritus of Nottingham.
He was a priest for 56 years and a bishop for 35 years.