William Lockhart

William Lockhart emerges as a significant yet overlooked figure in the Victorian Catholic Church, having transitioned from a privileged background to a pivotal role in religious life. His education at Oxford and connection with John Henry Newman at Littlemore shaped his spiritual journey. A transformative meeting with Fr Luigi Gentili prompted his swift conversion to Catholicism in 1843, which notably influenced Newman’s resignation as Vicar of St Mary's and inspired the renowned 'Parting of Friends' sermon.