April 7 – Ven. Edward Oldcorne and his servant

Ven. Edward Oldcorne Martyr, b. 1561; d. 1606. His father was a Protestant, and his mother a Catholic. He was educated as a doctor, but later decided to enter the priesthood, went to the English College at Reims, then to Rome, where, after ordination, in 1587, he became a Jesuit. Next year he returned to … Continue reading April 7 – Ven. Edward Oldcorne and his servant