John was born in Allerton, Liverpool. He spent his early childhood at Much Woolton, Lancashire. Aged 8 he was taken to Ireland.
Aged 20 he went to the English College in Rome where he was ordained in 1598.
He return to England in 1602 as a missionary. He laboured in his mission to the faithful for 10 years and spoke eagerly against the Anti-Catholic powers of the state. In 1608 he was arrested for the first time.
In 1612 he was arrested again. Before his death he prayed , distributed alms to the poor and gave his final oration- To use this life well is the pathway through death to everlasting life.
John was hanged , drawn and quartered on 5th December 1612 at Tyburn, London, England.
He is the patron saint of Liverpool.
On 25th October 1970 he was canonized by Pope Paul VI
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