James Gillis (bishop)
James Gillis (7 April 1802 – 24 February 1864) was a Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Eastern District of Scotland.
The Right Reverend James Gillis | |
|---|---|
| Vicar Apostolic of the Eastern District | |
Photograph from an 1897 publication | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| In office | 1852–1864 |
| Predecessor | Andrew Carruthers |
| Successor | John Strain |
| Other post(s) | Titular bishop of Limyra (1837–64) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 9 June 1827 by Alexander Paterson |
| Consecration | 22 July 1838 by Augustine Baines |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1802 Montreal, Upper Canada |
| Died | 24 February 1864 (aged 61) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of the Eastern District (1837–52) |
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