Blessed Dominic Collins

Also known as

• Doiminic Ó Coileáin

Memorial

• 20 June

Profile

Son of John and Felicity Collins. Dominic embarked on a military career, and rose to the rank of Captain. However, following a trip to Santiago del Compostela in Spain, he resigned his commission to become a Jesuit novice and lay brother. Assigned to Ireland in 1601. Arrested on 17 June 1602, he was imprisoned, tortured and executed for promoting his faith. One of the Irish Martyrs.

Born

• c.1566 in Youghal, Cork, Ireland

Died

• martyred on 31 October 1602 in Youghal, Cork, Ireland

Venerated

• 6 July 1991 by Pope John Paul II

Beatified

• 27 September 1992 by Pope John Paul II in Rome, Italy

Canonized

• if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed Dermot, contact
     Irish Bishops‘ Conference
     Saint Patrick‘s College
     Maynooth, County Kildare, IRELAND