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John Carroll (born March 16, 1838 – died January 14, 1897) was an important leader in the Roman Catholic Church. He was born in Ireland and later became the Bishop of Shrewsbury in England, serving from 1895 until his death in 1897.

Who Was John Carroll?

John Carroll was a significant figure in the Roman Catholic Church during the late 1800s. He held the important position of Bishop of Shrewsbury, which is a leader in a specific area of the church.

Early Life and Education

John Carroll was born on March 16, 1838, in a town called Castleblaney in County Monaghan, Ireland. When he was young, his family moved to Liverpool, a big city in England.

He went to a Catholic school there. After that, he decided to study to become a priest. He continued his education at places called Ushaw and Bruges. On December 22, 1861, he officially became a priest.

Becoming a Bishop

John Carroll continued his work in the church. On August 22, 1893, he was chosen for a special role. He became a Coadjutor Bishop for the Shrewsbury area. This meant he would help the current bishop and eventually take over. He was also given the title of Titular Bishop of Acmonia.

A special ceremony called a consecration took place on October 28, 1893. During this event, he officially became a bishop. The main person leading this ceremony was Cardinal Herbert Vaughan, who was the Archbishop of Westminster. Two other bishops, William Gordon and John Bilsborrow, also helped.

When the previous Bishop of Shrewsbury, Edmund Knight, passed away on May 11, 1895, John Carroll automatically became the new Bishop of Shrewsbury.

Later Life and Legacy

Bishop John Carroll continued to serve the church until his death. He passed away while still in office on January 14, 1897. He was 58 years old. He died at Bishop's House in Oxton, Birkenhead, Cheshire. He was buried in Dukinfield Cemetery, which is near Manchester.

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