Robert Billing (priest)
| The Reverend Robert Billing | |
|---|---|
| Rector of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Archdiocese of Liverpool |
| Diocese | Diocese of Lancaster |
| Installed | 24th September 2023 |
| Predecessor | Philip Moger |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 14th July 2001 |
| Personal details | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Robert Billing is a British Roman Catholic priest who is the current Rector of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham since September 2023.[1]
Brief biography
On 14 July 2001, Robert Billing was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest for the Diocese of Lancaster.
Before he take up the position as Rector of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham, Billing has served as the Private Secretary to three Bishops of Lancaster over a period of 13 years.[2]
On 12 July 2023, it was announced that the Bishop of East Anglia, Peter Collins, had appointed Billing as Rector of the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham,[2] succeeding Monsignor Philip Moger, who had been appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark.[3][4]
See also
- Walsingham
- Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
- Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
References
- Back to citation Master, Web (2023-09-24). "Induction of Fr Robert Billing as New Rector on the Solemnity of Our Lady of Walsingham". Catholic National Shrine of Our Lady. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 Morris, Keith (2023-07-12). "New Rector for the Shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham". Catholic Diocese Of East Anglia. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- Back to citation "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
- Back to citation james (2020-01-25). "New Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham". Catholic Bishops' Conference. Retrieved 2026-03-16.