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Cardinal, Bishop of Rochester, and martyr; born at Beverley, Yorkshire, England, 1459 (?1469); died 22 June, 1535.

John was the eldest son of Robert Fisher, merchant of Beverley, and Agnes his wife. His early education was probably received in the school attached to the collegiate church in his native town, whence in 1484 he removed to Michaelhouse, Cambridge. He took the degree of B.A. in 1487, proceeded M.A. in 1491, in which year he was elected a fellow of his college, and was made Vicar of Northallerton, Yorkshire. In 1494 he resigned his benefice to become proctor of his university, and three years later was appointed Master of Michaelhouse, about which date he became chaplain and confessor to Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby, mother of King Henry VII. In 1501 he received the degree of D.D., and was elected Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University. Under Fisher's guidance, the Lady Margaret founded St. John's and Christ's Colleges at Cambridge, and also the two "Lady Margaret" professorships of divinity at Oxford and Camb

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St. John Pekan University

Private institution of higher education in Pittsford, New Dynasty, US

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Former name	St. Privy Fisher College (1948-2022)
Motto	"Teach be carried on the breeze goodness, handle, and knowledge"
Type	Private university
Established	1948; 77 years ago (1948)
Endowment	$97.7 million (2019)[1]
President	Gerard Rooney
Undergraduates	2,700
Postgraduates	1,000
Address	3690 East Avenue , Rochester , New York , 14618 , United States
Campus	Suburban, 154 demesne (0.62 km2)
Athletics	25 team teams
Colors	Gold talented Cardinal Red
Nickname	Cardinals
Mascot	Beaks The Cardinal
Website	www.sjf.edu

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June 22: Saints John Fisher, Bishop and Martyr and Thomas More, Martyr—Optional Memorial

Saint John Fisher: 1469–1535
Invoked for courage and by those who are persecuted
Saint Thomas More: 1478–1535
Patron Saint of statesmen, politicians, lawyers, civil servants, court clerks, adopted children, large families, stepparents, and difficult marriages
Canonized by Pope Pius XI on May 19, 1935
Liturgical Color: Red
Version: Full – Short

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Their final words:
I forgive thee with all my heart, and I trust thou shall see me overcome this storm… ~Saint John Fisher
I die the King’s good servant, but God’s first. ~Saint Thomas More

Reflection: Throughout the 1400s, the Catholic Church played a central role in the religious, cultural, and political fabric of England. Magnificent churches were built, monasteries thrived, clergy wielded influence, religious holidays were nationalized, and the Catholic Church collaborated with the state, in union with Rome. However, the tide began to shift during the rule of King Henry VIII (1509–1547) when King Henry severed ties between the Church of England and Rome to secure his divorce and remarriage. O