Diocese of Beverley Dioecesis Beverlacensis | |
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Location | |
Country | England |
Territory | Most of Yorkshire |
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Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Rite | Latin Rite |
Established | 29 September 1850 |
Cathedral | Firstly: St George's, York Secondly: St Wilfrid's, York |
Patron saints | The Blessed Virgin Mary and St John of Beverley |
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Beverley is an historical diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in England. It took its name after St John of Beverley, 8th century bishop of York. The episcopal see was located in the city of York. The diocese was established in 1850 and was replaced by the dioceses of Leeds and Middlesbrough in 1878. It was restored as a titular see in 1969.