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Blessed John Grove

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

January 24

Died

January 1, 24

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Biography

Blessed John Grove was a layman and devoted servant of Blessed William Ireland, as well as other Jesuits in London, England. Not much is known about his early life, including his birth name or date of birth. Nevertheless, his dedication to the Catholic faith and his service to the Jesuits in a time of intense religious persecution marked him as a steadfast and faithful follower of Christ.