Blessed Thomas Sprott
Also known as: Thomas Parker
Feast Day
11 July; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales
Born
C.1571 in Skelsmergh, Cumbria, England
Died
Early July 1600 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England
Beatified
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Venerated
10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed Thomas Hunt, also known as Thomas Benstead, was born around 1573 in Norfolk, England. He dedicated his life to the Catholic faith and pursued his education at esteemed institutions. Thomas studied at the Royal College of Saint Alban in Valladolid, Spain, where he gained a deep understanding of theology and spirituality.
Cause for Canonization
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