Blessed Thomas Whitaker

Also known as: Thomas Starkie

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

7 August; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales

Born

C.1612 in Burnley, Lancashire, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 7 August 1646 in Lancaster, 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 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.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

Beatified1987-11-22 by 22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Feast Days

August 7 November 22

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