Blessed Nicholas Woodfen
Also known as: Nicholas Wheeler; Nicolas…
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 21
Died
January 1, 21
Beatified
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Nicholas Woodfen, also known as Nicholas Wheeler, was born around 1550 in Leominster, Herefordshire, England. He studied in Rheims, France, where he was ordained as a priest. After completing his studies, Nicholas returned to London, England, with a special mission to minister to covert Catholics at the Inns of Court.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
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