Blessed Edward Bamber

Biography

Blessed Edward Bamber, also known as Edward Helmes, Edward Reding, Edward Richardson, Edward Wallis, and Edward Walsh, was born around 1600 in Carleton, Lancashire, England. He attended the seminary of Saint Omer and later studied at the English College of Saint Gregory in Seville, Spain. In 1626, he was ordained as a priest in Seville and then returned to England to minister to covert Catholics, particularly in Lancashire.

Upon his arrival back in England, Blessed Edward Bamber was immediately arrested but was subsequently released. However, his mission to serve the Catholic community clandestinely made him a target for the authorities. In 1643, he was arrested once again and ultimately condemned for the crime of priesthood.

Blessed Edward Bamber is regarded as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales, due to his unwavering commitment to his faith despite the persecution and risks involved. On August 7, 1646, he was hanged, drawn, and quartered in Lancaster, Lancashire.

His feast days are celebrated on August 7 and November 22 as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as on October 29 as one of the Martyrs of Douai.

Blessed Edward Bamber was venerated on November 10, 1986, by Pope John Paul II, who issued a decree of martyrdom, recognizing his sacrificial death for the sake of his faith. On November 22, 1987, Pope John Paul II beatified Blessed Edward Bamber, acknowledging his martyrdom and honoring his sanctity.

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