Blessed William Ireland
Also known as: William Ironmonger; William Iremonger
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
January 24
Died
January 1, 24
Beatified
15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Venerated
8 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
Biography
Blessed John Grove was a layman and devoted servant of Blessed William Ireland, as well as other Jesuits in London, England. Not much is known about his early life, including his birth name or date of birth. Nevertheless, his dedication to the Catholic faith and his service to the Jesuits in a time of intense religious persecution marked him as a steadfast and faithful follower of Christ.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1929-12-15 by 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI
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