Blessed Thomas Pilcher
Also known as: Thomas Pilchard
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
March 21
Died
March 1, 21
Beatified
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Thomas Pilcher, also known as Thomas Pilchard, was born around 1557 in Battle, East Sussex, England. He was an ardent scholar and pursued his studies at Balliol College, Oxford, where he excelled in his academics. However, his life took a significant turn when he underwent a profound conversion to Catholicism.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Feast Days
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