Blessed Thomas Whitaker
Also known as: Thomas Starkie
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
August 7
Died
August 1, 7
Beatified
22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II
Biography
Blessed Thomas Whitaker, also known as Thomas Starkie, was born around 1612 in Burnley, Lancashire, England. He was the son of Thomas, a schoolmaster, and Helen. From a young age, Thomas displayed a deep devotion to his Catholic faith.