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Blessed William Gibson

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

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

Born

In Ripon, North Yorkshire, England

Died

Hanged on 29 November 1596 in York, North Yorkshire, England

Beatified

22 November 1987 by Pope John Paul II

Venerated

10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)

Biography

Blessed William Gibson was born in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England. He lived during a tumultuous period in English history when Catholics were persecuted. As a layman, Gibson devoutly practiced his Catholic faith and served in the apostolic vicariate of England.

Cause for Canonization

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

Feast Days

November 29November 22
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