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Blessed Thomas Maxfield
Blessed Thomas Maxfield

Blessed Thomas Maxfield

Also known as: Thomas Macclesfield

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 1

Died

July 1, 1

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Venerated

8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed Thomas Maxfield, also known as Thomas Macclesfield, was born in The Mere, Enville, Staffordshire, England, to Ursula and William Macclesfield. His father, a devoted Catholic, faced charges of hiding and supporting priests, including Thomas's own brother, Father Humphrey.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1929-12-15 by 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Feast Days

July 1October 29
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