James Chadwick (24 April 1813 at Drogheda, Ireland[1] – 14 May 1882 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and buried at Ushaw) was an Anglo-Irish Roman Catholic priest, and second Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle.
[2] The Chadwick's of Drogheda were a prosperous family, owning a substantial flax mill and linen manufacturing business and were one of the largest employers in the town.
The Chadwick's played an active role in the community as both major employers and as sponsors of the local catholic church.
After a few months his health broke down, and he found the change he needed among a little body of secular priests who devoted themselves to preaching missions and retreats.
He was fulfilling these duties when he was elected bishop of the diocese in 1866; he was consecrated 28 October in the college chapel by Archbishop Manning.