Background
Harriott, John Francis Xavier was born on January 2, 1933 in Darlington, England. Son of Cyril Francis and Elizabeth (McGee) Harriott.
Harriott, John Francis Xavier was born on January 2, 1933 in Darlington, England. Son of Cyril Francis and Elizabeth (McGee) Harriott.
Licentiate in Philosophy, Heythrop College, 1955. Licence in Theology, Heythrop College, 1966. Certified Education, University London, 1956.
Master of Arts in English Language and Literature, Oxford University, 1959.
Retreat director, Loyola Hall, Rainhill, Liverpool, England, 1966-1970;
assistant editor, The Month, Journal International Affairs, London, 1970-1976;
columnist, The Tablet (international Catholic weekly), London, since 1974;
chief assistant for television contracts and hearings, Indiana Broadcasting Authority, London, 1978-1984;
chief assistant for television policy, Indiana Broadcasting Authority, London, since 1984. Freelance broadcaster and journalist on religion and social issues, since 1970. Member Executive Committee Catholic Institute for International Relations, London, 1970-1975.
Member Justice and Peace Commission, Roman Catholic Hierarchy for Engl. and Wales, 1971-1975. Member executive, committee Social Morality Council, since 1972. Member education committee Catholic Fund for Overseas Development, since 1987.
Member appeals committee Sue Ryder Foundation for Concentration Camp Survivors and Disabled, Cavendish, England, 1969-1973. Member Council for Science and Society, London, 1973-1974, Foundation for Study Christianity and Society, London, since 1986. Member Royal television Society Clubs: Travellers (London).
Married Shirley Houssemayne du Boulay, September 15, 1979.