Wilfrid Coad Thomas (2 May 1904 – 16 August 1991) was a British-born singer and broadcaster, who had a significant career in Australia, then as radio and television commentator for the BBC in London. His name is very frequently mis-spelled "Wilfred".
Biography
In Australia (mostly)
Thomas's parents, who were of Welsh and Cornish extraction, emigrated to Australia when Wilfrid was very young. He had a natural bass-baritone voice, and at the age of 14 took a series of office jobs to pay for singing lessons.
At the age of 18 he toured Australia with the Welsh Choral Society, and sang solo bass solo from Messiah at the Sydney Town Hall. He was "discovered" by Dame Nellie Melba. He toured Australia in 1923 with Edward Branscombe's Westminster Glee Singers, concluding in Sydney in 1924.
He then applied for a job with Farmer's Department Store's newly formed radio station 2FC. He was not employed as an announcer straight away, but he proved his versatility as a character actor in radio plays, as a pianist and singer; his Welsh-accented natural bass-baritone voice finding ready acceptance with audiences. He took singing lessons from Emily Marks. He rejoined the Westminster Glee Singers on their return visit to Australia in 1930, and left with them in December after a triumphant tour of Australia.
Wilfrid (originally spelled Wilfrith;c. 633– c. 709) was an English bishop and saint. Born a Northumbrian noble, he entered religious life as a teenager and studied at Lindisfarne, at Canterbury, in Gaul, and at Rome; he returned to Northumbria in about 660, and became the abbot of a newly founded monastery at Ripon. In 664 Wilfrid acted as spokesman for the Roman position at the Synod of Whitby, and became famous for his speech advocating that the Roman method for calculating the date of Easter should be adopted. His success prompted the king's son, Alhfrith, to appoint him Bishop of Northumbria. Wilfrid chose to be consecrated in Gaul because of the lack of what he considered to be validly consecrated bishops in England at that time. During Wilfrid's absence Alhfrith seems to have led an unsuccessful revolt against his father, Oswiu, leaving a question mark over Wilfrid's appointment as bishop. Before Wilfrid's return Oswiu had appointed Ceadda in his place, resulting in Wilfrid's retirement to Ripon for a few years following his arrival back in Northumbria.
Wilfrid (II) or Wilfrith (II) (died on 29 April in either 745 or 746) also known as Wilfrid the Younger, was the last Bishop of York, as the see was converted to an archbishopric during the time of his successor. In the 10th century, two different groups claim to have taken the relics of an earlier Wilfrid from Ripon; most likely one party took those of Wilfrid the Younger. The younger Wilfrid's feast is attested in the Calendar of Winchcombe and later martyrologies, though he does not seem to have had a widespread or popular veneration.
Wilfrid was described as a very holy man, and interested in education. He embellished York Minster during his time, having silver vessels made for use at the altar and having the altar and the crosses covered with gold and silver leaf.
Lives of the Saints with Fr Jonathan, Saint Wilfrid, Bishop of York, April 24, 2021
On the 24th of April, we celebrate Saint Wilfrid, Bishop of York
published: 24 Apr 2021
St Wilfrid´s Catholic Church in York.
This is Canon Michael last mass at St Wilfrid´s. Retired.
published: 28 Oct 2013
Oct 12 - Saint Wilfrid - Bishop of York - 0709 - Eboraci Anglia
Sancti Walfridi, Episcopi et Confessoris.
published: 12 Oct 2020
Saint Wilfrid of York
Saint Wilfrid, also called Wilfrid of York, (born 634, Northumbria, Eng.—died April 24, 709/710, monastery of Oundle, Mercia, Eng.; feast day October 12), one of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy. He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church and fought a stormy series of controversies on discipline and precedent.
published: 17 Oct 2022
St Wilfrid Of York - Saint of the Day with Fr Lindsay - 12 Oct 2022
Here is a brief reflection on the life of St Wilfrid Of York presented by Fr Lindsay Lobo.
published: 11 Oct 2022
St Wilfrid
The story of St Wilfrid, influential Anglo-Saxon monk who founded a monastery at Hexham, parts of which can still be seen in Hexham Abbey.
published: 31 Oct 2017
Mass at St Wilfrid´s Catholic Church in York.
Canon Michael´s last mass.
published: 27 Oct 2013
Oct 12 - Saint Wilfrid - Bishop of York - 0709 - Eboraci Anglia
From the Little Pictorial Lives of the Saints.
published: 12 Oct 2019
Saint of the Day - October 12 - St. Wilfrid
St. Wilfrid
633 - 710
Patron of Reformers
One of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy.
He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church and fought a stormy series of controversies on discipline and precedent.
published: 08 Oct 2013
Glory to God/Oct. 12 Patron St. Wilfrid
All Praise be to the Most Holy Trinity in One God in my sinfulness!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Glory to God in the highest through His Divine Mercy!
His Loving Will!
Praise be to Jesus Christ through Mother Mary, full of grace!
through St. Wilfrid, Bishop of York,
Have Mercy on us! Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Thank You, Most Holy Trinity in One God through our Blessed Mother Mary, all the Holy Angels, Blessed, Saints in Heaven and all souls in Purgatory!
Saint Wilfrid, also called Wilfrid of York, (born 634, Northumbria, Eng.—died April 24, 709/710, monastery of Oundle, Mercia, Eng.; feast day October 12), one o...
Saint Wilfrid, also called Wilfrid of York, (born 634, Northumbria, Eng.—died April 24, 709/710, monastery of Oundle, Mercia, Eng.; feast day October 12), one of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy. He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church and fought a stormy series of controversies on discipline and precedent.
Saint Wilfrid, also called Wilfrid of York, (born 634, Northumbria, Eng.—died April 24, 709/710, monastery of Oundle, Mercia, Eng.; feast day October 12), one of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy. He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church and fought a stormy series of controversies on discipline and precedent.
St. Wilfrid
633 - 710
Patron of Reformers
One of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between th...
St. Wilfrid
633 - 710
Patron of Reformers
One of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy.
He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church and fought a stormy series of controversies on discipline and precedent.
St. Wilfrid
633 - 710
Patron of Reformers
One of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy.
He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church and fought a stormy series of controversies on discipline and precedent.
All Praise be to the Most Holy Trinity in One God in my sinfulness!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Glory to God in the highest through His...
All Praise be to the Most Holy Trinity in One God in my sinfulness!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Glory to God in the highest through His Divine Mercy!
His Loving Will!
Praise be to Jesus Christ through Mother Mary, full of grace!
through St. Wilfrid, Bishop of York,
Have Mercy on us! Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Thank You, Most Holy Trinity in One God through our Blessed Mother Mary, all the Holy Angels, Blessed, Saints in Heaven and all souls in Purgatory!
All Praise be to the Most Holy Trinity in One God in my sinfulness!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Glory to God in the highest through His Divine Mercy!
His Loving Will!
Praise be to Jesus Christ through Mother Mary, full of grace!
through St. Wilfrid, Bishop of York,
Have Mercy on us! Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Thank You, Most Holy Trinity in One God through our Blessed Mother Mary, all the Holy Angels, Blessed, Saints in Heaven and all souls in Purgatory!
Saint Wilfrid, also called Wilfrid of York, (born 634, Northumbria, Eng.—died April 24, 709/710, monastery of Oundle, Mercia, Eng.; feast day October 12), one of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy. He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church and fought a stormy series of controversies on discipline and precedent.
St. Wilfrid
633 - 710
Patron of Reformers
One of the greatest English saints, a monk and bishop who was outstanding in bringing about close relations between the Anglo-Saxon Church and the papacy.
He devoted his life to establishing the observances of the Roman Church over those of the Celtic Church and fought a stormy series of controversies on discipline and precedent.
All Praise be to the Most Holy Trinity in One God in my sinfulness!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Glory to God in the highest through His Divine Mercy!
His Loving Will!
Praise be to Jesus Christ through Mother Mary, full of grace!
through St. Wilfrid, Bishop of York,
Have Mercy on us! Glory to God! Glory to God! Glory to God in the highest!
In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Amen.
Thank You, Most Holy Trinity in One God through our Blessed Mother Mary, all the Holy Angels, Blessed, Saints in Heaven and all souls in Purgatory!
Wilfrid Coad Thomas (2 May 1904 – 16 August 1991) was a British-born singer and broadcaster, who had a significant career in Australia, then as radio and television commentator for the BBC in London. His name is very frequently mis-spelled "Wilfred".
Biography
In Australia (mostly)
Thomas's parents, who were of Welsh and Cornish extraction, emigrated to Australia when Wilfrid was very young. He had a natural bass-baritone voice, and at the age of 14 took a series of office jobs to pay for singing lessons.
At the age of 18 he toured Australia with the Welsh Choral Society, and sang solo bass solo from Messiah at the Sydney Town Hall. He was "discovered" by Dame Nellie Melba. He toured Australia in 1923 with Edward Branscombe's Westminster Glee Singers, concluding in Sydney in 1924.
He then applied for a job with Farmer's Department Store's newly formed radio station 2FC. He was not employed as an announcer straight away, but he proved his versatility as a character actor in radio plays, as a pianist and singer; his Welsh-accented natural bass-baritone voice finding ready acceptance with audiences. He took singing lessons from Emily Marks. He rejoined the Westminster Glee Singers on their return visit to Australia in 1930, and left with them in December after a triumphant tour of Australia.