Robert Widmerpool

Robert Widmerpool

Bl. Robert Widmerpool, an English martyr, was arrested for giving aid to a Catholic priest. Widmerpool and his companion, Robert Wilcox were hanged, drawn and quartered. They share the feast day of October 1.


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