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Blessed William Ward

Also known as: William Webster

Blessed
Post-Congregation

Feast Day

July 26

Died

July 1, 26

Beatified

15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Biography

Blessed William Ward, also known as William Webster, was born around 1560 in England into a Protestant family. He began his career as a teacher and led a relatively unremarkable life until he embarked on a life-changing journey to Spain with a Catholic friend. While in Spain, he encountered the Catholic faith and was deeply moved by its teachings.