Blessed John Lockwood

Also known as
John Lascellas
Memorial
13 April
Profile
Studied for the priesthood in Rome during the persecution of Catholics in England. Ordained in 1597. Worked covertly in England until his arrest in 1642. Martyr.
Born
1561 at Sowerby, Yorkshire, England
Died
hanged, drawn, and quartered in 1642 at York, England
Name Meaning
God is gracious; gift of God (John)
Beatified
1929 by Pope Pius XI
Canonized
pending
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