Blessed Robert Dalby
Feast Day
16 March; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai
Born
At Hemingborough, Yorkshire, England
Died
Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 16 March 1589 at York, England
Beatified
15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Venerated
9 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII; 8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Robert Dalby, a former Protestant minister, embraced the Catholic faith and dedicated his life to its service. After his conversion, he pursued theological studies at the renowned seminaries of Douai and Reims in France. Ordained a priest in 1588, he returned to England with the perilous mission of ministering to the secret community of Catholics enduring severe persecution under Queen Elizabeth I.
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