Blessed William Southerne

Blessed

Post-Congregation

Feast Day

30 April; 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales; 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai

Born

C.1569 in Ketton, Durham, England

Died

Hanged, drawn, and quartered on 30 April 1618 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 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 Southerne, also known as William Sotherne, was born around 1569 in Ketton, Durham, England. Not much is known about his early life, but he eventually embarked on a journey of personal and religious growth.

Cause for Canonization

Beatified

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

Feast Days

April 30 November 22 October 29

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