St. John Wall

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Born: 1620 Chingle Hall near Preston, Lancashire, England

Died: hanged, drawn, and quartered on 22 August 1679 near Redhill, Corcester, England, buried at Saint Oswald’s church

Canonized: 25 October 1970 by Pope Paul VI.

Also known as Francis Dormore, Francis Johnson, Francis Webb, Joachim of Saint Anne, John Marsh

Additional Memorials 25 October as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, 29 October as one of the Martyrs of Douai Profile Born to a wealthy Catholic family. Studied in Douai, France and entered the Roman College on 5 November 1641, using the name John Marsh. Ordained 3 December 1645. Joined the Friars Minor in Rome on 1 January 1651, taking the name Joachim of Saint Anne. Vicar and novice-master at Douai. Joined the Worcester mission in 1656 where he served for over 20 years, using several aliases, and living as a fugitive. Arrested in connection with the Titus Oates Plot in December 1678; acquitted of participation in the plot, but was martyred for the crime of priesthood.