Blessed Thomas Bullaker
Also known as
- John Baptist Bullaker
- Thomas Tailor
- 12 October
- 22 November as one of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales
Profile
Born the only son of a pious, well-to-do physician. Studied at the English College in Saint-Omer, France, and the Royal English College at Valladolid, Spain. Joined the Franciscans in 1622, taking the name John Baptist. Ordained in Valladolid c.1627. He returned to England where he ministered to covert Catholics for twelve years. Arrested twice, he was sentenced to death for the crime of being a priest. One of the Martyrs of England, Scotland, and Wales.
Born
- hanged, drawn, and quartered on 12 October 1642 at Tyburn, London England
- 10 November 1986 by Pope John Paul II (decree of martyrdom)
MLA Citation
- “Blessed Thomas Bullaker“. CatholicSaints.Info. 17 October 2022. Web. 27 April 2024. <>