Blessed John Robinson

Memorial

• 1 October

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Married layman. Widower. Studied for the priesthood at Rheims, France. Returned to England to serve his old neighbours. Martyred for the crime of priesthood.

Born

• at Ferrensby, West Riding, Yorkshire, England

Died

• martyred in 1 October 1588 at Ipswich, Suffolk, England

Beatified

• 15 December 1929 by Pope Pius XI

Canonized

• if you have information relevant to the canonization of Blessed John, contact
     Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
     39 Eccleston Square
     London SW1V 1BX, UNITED KINGDOM