The first International Conference on the life, poetry, and thought of John Bradburne, poet, mystic, martyr, and father to the lepers, was held at the Universita per Stranieri do Perugia on 30th March 2017. As speakers and attendees at this conference, we firmly believe that the cause for his beatification should proceed at the earliest opportunity, especially in the light of his roles as a model for the young people, the poor and marginalised, and the care of those with devastating diseases, and we ask for your help and prayers in taking this movement forward.