Blessed William Howard
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
December 29
Born
November 30, 1614
Died
December 1, 29
Beatified
15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Venerated
8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom) ; 8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI (decree of martyrdom)
Biography
Blessed William Howard, born on 30 November 1614 in Strand, London, England, was an influential figure in the Catholic Church who faced immense persecution during a time when Catholicism was suppressed in England. He was the son of Thomas, Earl of Arundel, and the grandson of Saint Philip Howard, a revered figure in the Church.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1929-12-15 by 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
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