Frederick William Keating (13 June 1859 – 7 February 1928) was an English prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served firstly as Bishop of Northampton from 1908 to 1921, then Archbishop of Liverpool from 1921 to 1928.[1]
Born in Birmingham on 13 June 1859, he was ordained to the priesthood on 20 October 1882. He was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Northampton on 5 February 1908. His consecration to the Episcopate took place on 25 February 1908, the principal consecrator was Cardinal Francis Bourne, Archbishop of Westminster, and the principal co-consecrators were Bishop George Burton of Clifton and Bishop Joseph Cowgill of Leeds. Keating was translated to the Archdiocese of Liverpool as archbishop on 13 June 1921.[1]
He died in office on 7 February 1928, aged 68.[1]
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Arthur George Riddell |
Bishop of Northampton 1908–1921 |
Succeeded by Dudley Charles Cary-Elwes |
| Preceded by Thomas Whiteside |
Archbishop of Liverpool 1921–1928 |
Succeeded by Richard Downey |