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Blessed Peter Higgins
Blessed Peter Higgins

Blessed Peter Higgins

Also known as: Peadar Ó Huiggin

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

March 23

Died

March 1, 23

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Religious Order

Dominican

Venerated

6 July 1991 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Blessed Peter Higgins, also known as Peadar Ó Huiggin, was born in 1601 in Ireland. He entered the Dominican Order in 1622, dedicating his life to the service of God and the Church. Ordained a priest, he eventually became the Prior of the Dominican house at Naas.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1992-09-27 by 27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Feast Days

March 23June 20

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