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Blessed Christopher Wharton

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 28

Died

March 28, 1600

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Christopher Wharton, also known as Blessed Christopher Wharton, was a renowned priest of the Apostolic Vicariate of England during a time of intense religious persecution under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. He was born in Middleton, West Yorkshire, England, around 1540.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

March 28November 22October 29
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