Blessed Charles Meehan
Also known as: Charles Mahoney
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
12 August; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales
Born
C.1640 in Ireland
Died
12 August 1679 at Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales
Beatified
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Charles Meehan, also known as Charles Mahoney, was a Franciscan priest and a martyr who met his tragic fate in connection with the infamous Titus Oates Plot. Born around 1640 in Ireland, he dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Feast Days
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