Monsignor John Rourke born in Leeds 1862

[dickydoremouse]

I am told that my great uncle John Rourke (O'Rourke) became a priest and was granted the title of Monsignor for his written works on theology. Apart from his birth year, his parents' names and his siblings' names I cannot discover any more about him. His parents were Joseph Rourke and Jane Terry. His siblings were Thomas (my grandfather), Bartholemew and James (the latter died young, I think).
I have all the Census returns for the family but I can't trace John beyond 1881 when he was a teacher, boarding at Lower Cross Street, Leeds in the house of a relative (Terry). Does anyone know of any archives relating to Seminaries in which priests would train in the North of England? I would like to be able to trace his life and discover what books he actually wrote. I'd be grateful for any help. Thank you.

[arthurk]

You might find some help in the Archives section of the Diocese of Leeds website - see http://www.dioceseofleeds.org.uk/archives/

It's not something I know much about, but that seems like a good place to start.

Arthur

[dickydoremouse]

Thanks Arthur, I'll try that.
 

[cath151]

Hi,
There is this...
1901 Census  Rg13/306  84/7
26 Presbytery, Prescot street,Whitechapel

John O Rourke  36   single Roman Catholic Priest   Leeds
Transcribed John Orourk on Ancestry.

He appears in the 1911 census too.

Cathy

[dickydoremouse]

Thank you Cathy, this is breakthrough! Most grateful.