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Blessed Henry Webley

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

28 August; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

In Gloucester, Glocestershire, England

Died

Hanged, drawn and quartered on 22 August 1588 in Mile End Green, London, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Henry Webley, also known as simply Henry Webley, was born in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, during the 16th century. Very little is known about his early life and background. He lived during a tumultuous period in English history, characterized by religious conflicts and the persecution of Catholics under the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

August 28November 22

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