Blessed Stephen Rowsham
Also known as: Stephen Rouse; Stephen Rowsam
Feast Day
11 August; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland and Wales; 1 December as one of the Martyrs of Oxford University; 3 April on some calendars
Born
C.1555 in Oxfordshire, England
Died
Hanged, drawn and quartered on 3 April 1587 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
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.
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