Blessed Richard Holiday

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

May 27

Died

May 1, 27

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Richard Holiday was born around 1565 in Yorkshire, England. Little is known about his early life and education, but it is believed that he received his priestly formation in the Catholic faith during a time of religious upheaval in England.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

May 27 October 29 November 22

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