John England (bishop)
John England (September 23, 1786, in Cork, Ireland – April 11, 1842, in Charleston, South Carolina) was an Irish-born American prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as the first Bishop of Charleston, leading a diocese that then covered three Southern states.
His Excellency. The Most Reverend John England | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Charleston | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Charleston |
| In office | September 21, 1820– April 11, 1842 |
| Successor | Ignatius A. Reynolds |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | October 10, 1809 |
| Consecration | September 21, 1820 by John Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1786 |
| Died | April 11, 1842 (aged 55) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Education | Theological College of Carlow |
England previously served as a priest in Cork, Ireland, where he was active in the movement for Catholic emancipation in the United Kingdom. As bishop in Charleston, he ministered to and provided education for many free and enslaved African-Americans.
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