Thomas Holland
- September 30, 1999
- 91 years
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Thomas Holland, 91, English prelate of the Catholic Church.
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|Thomas Holland (11 June 1908 – 30 September 1999) was an English prelate of the Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Salford from 1964 to 1983.
Life
Born in Southport on 11 June 1908, he was ordained on 18 June 1933 as a priest for the Archdiocese of Liverpool. He was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Portsmouth and Titular Bishop of Etenna on 31 October 1960. His consecration to the Episcopate took place on 21 December 1960 at St John's Cathedral in Portsmouth; the principal consecrator was Archbishop John King of Portsmouth, and the principal co-consecrators were Bishop George Dwyer of Leeds (later Archbishop of Birmingham) and Bishop John Healy of Gibraltar. He participated in all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council, held between 1962 and 1965. On 16 October 1963, Holland became the first bishop to call from the Council floor for what would later be established as the Synod of Bishops.
On 3 September 1964, Holland was appointed the bishop of the Diocese of Salford.
He retired on 22 June 1983 and assumed the title Bishop Emeritus of Salford. He died on 30 September 1999, aged 91.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.In what city was Thomas Holland born?
- A.Liverpool
- B.Portsmouth
- C.Southportcorrect
- D.Salford
Thomas Holland was born in Southport on 11 June 1908.
Source: Life section
2.On what date was Thomas Holland born?
- A.31 October 1960
- B.21 December 1960
- C.11 June 1908correct
- D.18 June 1933
The biography states that Thomas Holland was born on 11 June 1908.
Source: Life section
3.In what year was Thomas Holland ordained as a priest?
- A.1920
- B.1964
- C.1933correct
- D.1960
Thomas Holland was ordained on 18 June 1933 as a priest for the Archdiocese of Liverpool.
Source: Life section
4.What title did Thomas Holland hold for the Diocese of Salford starting in 1964?
- A.Archbishop
- B.Coadjutor Bishop
- C.Bishopcorrect
- D.Bishop Emeritus
On 3 September 1964, Thomas Holland was appointed the bishop of the Diocese of Salford.
Source: Life section
5.How old was Thomas Holland at the time of his death?
- A.75
- B.83
- C.99
- D.91correct
Thomas Holland died on 30 September 1999 at the age of 91.
Source: Introduction
6.At which cathedral was Thomas Holland consecrated to the Episcopate?
- A.Westminster Cathedral
- B.Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral
- C.St John's Cathedral in Portsmouthcorrect
- D.Salford Cathedral
The consecration of Thomas Holland took place on 21 December 1960 at St John's Cathedral in Portsmouth.
Source: Life section
7.Who served as the principal consecrator during the consecration of Thomas Holland?
- A.Thomas Holland
- B.George Dwyer
- C.John Healy
- D.John Kingcorrect
The principal consecrator for Thomas Holland was Archbishop John King of Portsmouth.
Source: Life section
8.Thomas Holland participated in how many sessions of the Second Vatican Council?
- A.One
- B.Three
- C.Two
- D.Fourcorrect
Thomas Holland participated in all four sessions of the Second Vatican Council held between 1962 and 1965.
Source: Life section
9.What specific proposal did Thomas Holland make on the floor of the Second Vatican Council?
- A.The appointment of a new Pope
- B.The dissolution of the Diocese of Salford
- C.The relocation of the Archdiocese of Liverpool
- D.The establishment of the Synod of Bishopscorrect
On 16 October 1963, Thomas Holland became the first bishop to call for what would later be established as the Synod of Bishops.
Source: Life section
10.What was Thomas Holland's position before he became the Bishop of Salford?
- A.Bishop of Gibraltar
- B.Titular Bishop of Birmingham
- C.Archbishop of Liverpool
- D.Coadjutor Bishop of Portsmouthcorrect
Thomas Holland was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Portsmouth and Titular Bishop of Etenna in 1960.
Source: Life section
11.In what year did Thomas Holland retire from his position at the Diocese of Salford?
- A.1964
- B.1983correct
- C.1999
- D.1960
Thomas Holland retired on 22 June 1983 and became the Bishop Emeritus of Salford.
Source: Life section
12.What was the name of the Titular Bishopric Thomas Holland held?
- A.Southport
- B.Liverpool
- C.Gibraltar
- D.Etennacorrect
Thomas Holland was appointed the Titular Bishop of Etenna on 31 October 1960.
Source: Life section
13.Who was one of the co-consecrators at Thomas Holland's consecration ceremony?
- A.Thomas Holland
- B.Archbishop of Liverpool
- C.John Healycorrect
- D.John King
Bishop John Healy of Gibraltar served as a principal co-consecrator at the ceremony.
Source: Life section
14.On what date did Thomas Holland die?
- A.3 September 1964
- B.30 September 1999correct
- C.18 June 1933
- D.22 June 1983
Thomas Holland died on 30 September 1999.
Source: Life section
15.For which organization did Thomas Holland serve as a prelate?
- A.The Methodist Church
- B.The Catholic Churchcorrect
- C.The Orthodox Church
- D.The Church of England
Thomas Holland was an English prelate of the Catholic Church.
Source: Introduction
16.After retiring in 1983, what title did Thomas Holland assume?
- A.Titular Bishop of Etenna
- B.Bishop Emeritus of Salfordcorrect
- C.Archbishop of Portsmouth
- D.Bishop of Liverpool
Upon his retirement in 1983, Thomas Holland assumed the title Bishop Emeritus of Salford.
Source: Life section
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