Edmund Catherick was a 17th-century English Catholic priest who served the English mission for approximately seven years. Born around 1605, likely in Lancashire, he was educated and ordained at Douai College. During his ministry, he frequently used the alias Huddleston. His service ended when he was apprehended in the North Riding, where he was eventually convicted and sentenced to death alongside John Lockwood.
Life and death
After his arrest, Catherick faced Justice Dodsworth, a relative by marriage, who reportedly facilitated his conviction. He was sentenced to death in York. Although King Charles I briefly delayed the execution, he eventually authorized the warrant. Catherick was executed by being hanged, drawn, and quartered in the presence of the king. His remains were eventually moved to Downside, while his skull was reportedly discovered later at Hazlewood Castle.
Veneration
Recognized as a martyr for his faith, Catherick was beatified by the Catholic Church in 1929. He is remembered as a blessed figure within the Catholic tradition for his commitment to his ministry during a period of religious tension in England.