Matthew Gibson (bishop)

Born in Stonecroft, near Hexham, Northumberland on 23 March 1734,^[1] the son of Jasper Gibson and Margaret Gibson (née Leadbitter).^[2] He was ordained to the priesthood in 1758.^[1] Matthew was appointed the Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District and Titular Bishop of Comana Armeniae on 17 June 1780.^[1] He was consecrated to the Episcopate by Bishop James Robert Talbot on 3 September 1780.^[1]

He died in office at Stella Hall, County Durham on 17 May 1790, aged 56.^[1]

He was succeeded by his younger brother William, who was appointed Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District on 10 September 1790.^[3]