St. John Roberts

John was born in England, which was a Protestant (another group of Christians that does not follow the Pope) country ruled by the King of England.  He was raised in the Protestant faith, although as a child he was taught by a Catholic monk.  Catholics were not treated well in England during this time and they were regularly martyred because of their faith.  He was studying to become a lawyer when he decided to travel to Europe.  It was during his visit to France, at the Notre Dame Cathedral, that he decided to become Catholic.  He left his study of the law, joined the monastery of St. Benedict, and studied to become a priest.  Once he was ordained a priest he went back to England to care for the Catholics in England who were not allowed to practice their faith freely.  He knew it would be dangerous and he was thrown into prison many times for teaching the Catholic faith and celebrating Mass with Catholics.  He was kicked out of England many times and told never to come back, but he always went back because he wanted to help the people of his country get closer to Jesus.  The last time he returned to England to continue his mission and service to the Catholic people he was arrested for the last time.  He was martyred for being a Catholic priest serving his people in England.