William Gibson (bishop)

William Gibson (1738–1821) was an English Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District from 1790 to 1821.[1]

Born in Stonecroft, near Hexham, Northumberland on 2 February 1738,[1] the son of Jasper Gibson and Margaret Gibson (née Leadbitter).[2] He was ordained to the priesthood in 1764.[1] Following the death of his older brother Matthew on 17 May 1790,[2][3] William was appointed the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District and Titular Bishop of Achantus on 10 September 1790.[1] He was consecrated to the Episcopate at Lulworth Castle by Bishop Charles Walmesley on 5 December 1790.[1][4]

He died in office on 2 June 1821, aged 83,[1] and was buried at Ushaw College.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Bishop William Gibson at Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved on 20 June 2011.
  2. ^ a b Brady 1876, The Episcopal Succession, volume 3, p. 267.
  3. ^ Bishop Matthew Gibson at Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved on 20 June 2011.
  4. ^ Brady 1876, The Episcopal Succession, volume 3, p. 268.
  5. ^ Brady 1876, The Episcopal Succession, volume 3, p. 271.


Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Matthew Gibson		 Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District
1790–1821		 Succeeded by
Thomas Smith