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Blessed Humphrey Pritchard

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

5 July; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales; 1 December as one of the Martyrs of Oxford University

Born

Wales

Died

Hanged on 5 July 1589 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Humphrey Pritchard was a layman who dedicated his life to serving others and exemplifying his faith in the face of persecution. Born in Wales, Humphrey Pritchard studied at the prestigious University of Oxford in England, where he developed a strong intellect and a deep understanding of his Catholic beliefs.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

July 5November 22December 1
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