Blessed William Dean
Feast Day
28-Aug
Born
At Linton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, England
Died
28 August 1588 at Mile End Green, East London, England
Beatified
15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Venerated
8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed William Dean, formerly a Protestant minister, embraced the Catholic faith and dedicated his life to its service. After his conversion, he pursued priestly studies in Rheims, France, and was ordained in 1581. Returning to his native England, he courageously undertook the perilous work of a home missioner, secretly ministering to Catholics during a time of intense persecution under Queen Elizabeth I. His unwavering commitment to his vocation led to
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