# Father Barham — The Way We Live Now character guide

> Father Barham in The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** John Barham, Father John, the Rev. Mr. Barham

**First appearance:** 0015-xvi-the-bishop-and-the-priest

## Who they are

A Catholic priest and friend of Roger Carbury.

## In the story

### [The Bishop and the Priest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/xvi-the-bishop-and-the-priest)

The Catholic priest; zealous in his faith; engages in theological arguments; knows every Catholic in the county; considered indiscreet by the bishop.

### [XIX: Hetta Carbury Hears a Love Tale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/xix-hetta-carbury-hears-a-love-tale)

Debates with Roger about bishops and the Church; his remarks annoy Roger, who feels he is turning against him.

### [Ruby Ruggles Obeys Her Grandfather](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/xxxiv-ruby-ruggles-obeys-her-grandfather)

Priest present at Carbury Manor; offers advice on recovering Ruby, contrasting Catholic and Protestant approaches.

### [Clerical Charities](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/lv-clerical-charities)

Visits Roger at Carbury Manor, reading from The Surplice about Melmotte's conversion and donation to a Catholic church.

### [Father Barham Visits London](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_way_we_live_now_se/chapters/lvi-father-barham-visits-london)

Visits London to confront Melmotte about his faith, gains access to his house, and is rebuffed but remains determined.

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