John Norton (priest) facts for kids
John George Norton (1840–1920) was an important Anglican priest who held major leadership jobs in the church in Canada during the early 1900s. He dedicated his life to serving the church and its communities.
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Early Life and Education
John George Norton was born in 1840 in a place called Arvagh, which is in Ireland. When he was older, he went to Trinity College, Dublin to study. This was a very well-known university.
Becoming a Church Leader
After his studies, John George Norton decided to become a priest. In the Anglican Church, becoming a priest involves a special ceremony called ordination.
- He was first made a deacon in 1865. A deacon is a church leader who helps the priest.
- Then, in 1866, he was fully ordained as a priest.
Early Church Roles
As a new priest, he started in different church jobs:
- He worked as a curate in places like Kilmacrenan and Mullaghbrack. A curate is a priest who helps the main priest in a church.
- Later, he became an incumbent in Durham and Montreal. An incumbent is the main priest in charge of a church or parish.
Senior Leadership in Canada
John George Norton moved to Canada and took on even bigger roles in the Anglican Church. These jobs involved leading many churches and priests in a specific area.
Canon of Montreal
From 1893 to 1902, he was a Canon of Montreal. A Canon is a senior priest who is part of a special group that advises the bishop, who is the main leader of a church area called a diocese.
Archdeacon Roles
He held two important roles as an Archdeacon:
- From 1900 to 1902, he was the Archdeacon of St Andrews, PQ. An Archdeacon is a senior church leader who helps the bishop manage the churches and priests in a large area.
- Then, from 1902 until he passed away in October 1920, he was the Archdeacon of Montreal. This was a very important position, showing his long-standing dedication and leadership in the church.
John George Norton's work as a priest and leader helped guide many communities in Canada during his time.
