Joseph Cassidy (priest)
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Joseph Patrick Michael Cassidy FRSA (11 August 1954 – 28 March 2015[1]) was a Canadian-born priest in the Church of England, theologian and academic. He was formerly a Roman Catholic priest and Jesuit. He was Principal of St Chad's College at Durham University, England and a member of the university's theology department. He was also a non-residentiary canon of Durham Cathedral.
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Joseph Cassidy | |
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Principal of St Chad's College, Durham | |
In office 1997–2015 | |
Preceded by | Duane Arnold |
Succeeded by | Margaret Masson |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Patrick Michael Cassidy (1954-08-11)11 August 1954 Westmount, Quebec, Canada |
Died | 28 March 2015(2015-03-28) (aged 60) |
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Non-Residentiary Canon of Durham Cathedral | |
Church | Church of England (formerly Roman Catholic Church) |
Diocese | Diocese of Durham |
In office | 2001–2015 |
Other post(s) | Society of Jesus (?–1991) |
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Ordination | 1985 (deacon) 1986 (priest) |
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