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Blessed Thomas Morrissey

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

13 September; 20 June as one of the Irish Martyrs

Born

Irish

Died

Martyred on 13 September 1647 in Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland

Beatified

27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Venerated

6 July 1991 by Pope John Paul II

Biography

Blessed Thomas Morrissey, also known as Thomas O'Morrissey or Thomas 0' Moresby, was a Catholic priest in the diocese of Cashel, Ireland, during the 17th century. He is revered as one of the Irish Martyrs who gave their lives for their faith amidst religious persecution in Ireland.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified
Beatified1992-09-27 by 27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Feast Days

September 13June 20
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