John Pibush was a Catholic priest from Yorkshire who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries. After traveling to Reims to pursue his religious vocation, he was ordained in 1587. He later returned to England to participate in the English mission, which led to his arrest in Gloucestershire. Following several years of imprisonment and legal proceedings under the laws of the time, he was executed at St. Thomas's Waterings in 1601.
Life and ministry
John Pibush was likely the son of Thomas Pibush and Jane. He moved to Reims in 1580 to begin his clerical training, receiving his diaconate in 1586 and his ordination in 1587. He began his mission in England in 1588, but his service resulted in his capture in 1593. He spent several years in various prisons, including the Gatehouse and the Marshalsea, while facing legal trials for his priesthood.
Martyrdom and veneration
After being sentenced for high treason, he was held in the Queen's Bench prison for over five years. He was eventually executed in 1601 at St. Thomas's Waterings. He is recognized as a martyr within the Catholic Church and was beatified in 1929.