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Blessed John Nelson

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

February 3

Died

February 1, 3

Beatified

29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation)

Biography

Blessed John Nelson, also known as Father John Nelson, was born in 1534 in Skelton, Yorkshire, England. The details of his early life and family background are not provided in the given information. However, it is known that John Nelson pursued his education and entered the priesthood later in life.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1886-12-29 by 29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation)

Feast Days

February 3October 29
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