Arthur Roche

British catholic cardinal
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Arthur Roche

Summary

Arthur Roche is a human[1]. His place of birth was Batley[2]. He was born on March 6, 1950[3]. He worked as a theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Batley[2], Arthur Roche…
  • Arthur Roche was born on March 6, 1950[3].
  • Arthur Roche held citizenship in United Kingdom[8].
  • Arthur Roche worked as a theologian[4].
  • Arthur Roche's professions included Catholic priest[5].
  • Arthur Roche worked as a Catholic bishop[6].
  • Arthur Roche held the position of prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments[9].
  • Arthur Roche held the position of cardinal-deacon[10].
  • Arthur Roche's education included a stint at Pontifical Gregorian University[11].
  • Arthur Roche was educated at Comillas Pontifical University[12].
  • Arthur Roche was educated at St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy[13].
  • Arthur Roche received the Prelate of His Holiness[14].
  • Arthur Roche was a member of College for the review of appeals by clergy accused of delicta reservata[15].
  • Arthur Roche's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].
  • Arthur Roche is recorded as male[17].
  • Arthur Roche's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Arthur Roche's Commons category is recorded as Arthur Roche[19].
  • Arthur Roche's family name is recorded as Roche[20].
  • Arthur Roche's given name is recorded as Arthur[21].
  • Arthur Roche's significant event is recorded as The sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church[22].
  • Arthur Roche's significant event is recorded as The sacrament of Holy Orders in the Catholic Church[23].
  • Arthur Roche's participant in is recorded as 2025 conclave[24].
  • Arthur Roche's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Arthur Roche's motto text is recorded as {'lang': 'la', 'text': 'Duc In Altum'}[26].
  • Arthur Roche's consecrator is recorded as Cormac Murphy-O'Connor[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Arthur Roche was born in Batley[2]. He was born on March 6, 1950[3].

Education

Educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[11], a pontifical university[28], in Italy[29], founded in 1551[30], headquartered in Roman College[31]; Comillas Pontifical University[12], a pontifical university[32], in Spain[33], founded in 1890[34], headquartered in Colegio de Areneros[35]; and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy[13], an academy school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1958[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], and Catholic bishop[6]. Positions held include prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments[9] and cardinal-deacon[10], a position[39].

Recognition

Arthur Roche received the Prelate of His Holiness[14].

Personal Life

Arthur Roche's religion is recorded as Catholicism[16].

Why It Matters

Arthur Roche ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (332 views/month, #7,156 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Arthur Roche born?

Born in Batley[2], Arthur Roche…

What did Arthur Roche do for work?

Arthur Roche worked as theologian[4], Catholic priest[5], and Catholic bishop[6].

Where did Arthur Roche go to school?

Arthur Roche was educated at Pontifical Gregorian University[11], Comillas Pontifical University[12], and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy[13].

What awards did Arthur Roche receive?

Honors received include Prelate of His Holiness[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . cruxnow.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . GCatholic.org. Retrieved . gcatholic.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
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  2. 16d ago · RickMorais · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Bishop Arthur Roche 2008.jpg
    Member of
    Award received Prelate of His Holiness
    Instance of human
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