William Riddell

1807–1847 (age 40)

Biography

William Riddell was a Catholic priest known for his compassionate ministry and unwavering devotion to the communities he served. He labored diligently to strengthen parish life and to offer hope through the sacraments and pastoral outreach.

His life was marked by a deep sense of duty and a gentle spirit, remembered now within St Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle upon Tyne, where his memory lingers among the faithful he so tenderly shepherded.