Blessed William Lacey
Blessed
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
22 August; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai
Born
In Horton, Yorkshire, England
Died
22 August 1582 in York, North Yorkshire, England
Beatified
29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)
Biography
Blessed William Lacey was born in Horton, Yorkshire, England, although the exact date of his birth is not known. He married a widow named Creswell and became a stepfather to her two sons, both of whom later joined the Jesuit order. Blessed William held a civil service position, possibly as a coroner, until around 1565 when his Catholic faith started to attract persecution.
Cause for Canonization
Beatified
Beatified1886-12-29 by 29 December 1886 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmed)
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