Roman Catholic Diocese of Beverley

Diocese of Beverley

Dioecesis Beverlacensis
Location
CountryEngland
TerritoryMost of Yorkshire
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
RiteLatin Rite
Established29 September 1850
CathedralFirstly: St George's, York
Secondly: St Wilfrid's, York
Patron saintsThe 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.