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
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.