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Blessed Stephen Rowsham

Also known as: Stephen Rouse; Stephen Rowsam

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

August 11

Died

April 1, 3

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

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

Biography

Blessed Stephen Rowsham, also known as Stephen Rouse and Stephen Rowsam, was born around 1555 in Oxfordshire, England. He studied at Oriel College, Oxford University, and later served as an Anglican vicar at Saint Mary the Virgin in Oxford. However, his journey took a significant turn when he converted to Catholicism.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

August 11October 29November 22December 1
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