Joseph Lambton was an English Catholic priest born in 1569 to Thomas Lambton. After completing his studies at the English College in Reims, he was ordained in Rome in March 1592. Shortly after his ordination, he returned to England in April of the same year. His mission led to his arrest in Newcastle, resulting in his execution on the Town Moor. He is recognized as one of the eighty-five English martyrs.
Life and death
Born as the second son of Thomas Lambton, Joseph pursued his religious vocation through studies in Reims. Following his ordination in Rome, he traveled back to his home country in early 1592. Upon arriving in England, he was apprehended in Newcastle. He was subsequently executed on the Town Moor, dying in either 1592 or 1593.
Veneration
Lambton is honored as a martyr within the Catholic Church. He was officially beatified by Pope John Paul II on November 22, 1987. As part of a group of eighty-five English martyrs, his memory is preserved through this formal recognition of his faith.