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Blessed John Norton

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

September 8

Died

August 1, 9

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed John Norton, also known as Blessed John Norton of Lamesley, was a married layman who lived during a period of intense government persecution of Catholics in England. He was born in Lamesley, Tyne and Wear, England, and little is known about his early life.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

September 8November 22
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