Blessed John Robinson

Memorial
1 October
Profile
Married layman. Widower. Studied for the priesthood at Rheims, France. Returned to England to serve his old neighbors. Martyred for the crime of priesthood.
Born
at Ferrensby, West Riding, Yorkshire, England
Died
martyred in 1588 at Ipswich, England
Name Meaning
God is gracious; gift of God (John)
Beatified
1929 by Pope Pius XI
Canonized
pending
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