Feast day · June 16

Saint Richard, bishop of Chichester

Saint Richard, bishop of Chichester

Saint Richard, bishop of Chichester, was an English prelate of the 13th century renowned for his devotion to pastoral care and reform. He was born around 1197 and became Bishop of Chichester in 1245 after a period of controversy and exile. Saint Richard was noted for his generosity to the poor and his moral integrity. He is especially remembered for his prayer and dedication to the sacraments.

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