John Finch (b. about 1548; executed 20 April 1584) was an English Roman Catholic farmer.

While there he was struck by the contrast between Protestantism and Catholicism in practice, and determined to lead a Catholic life.

[1] Failing to find advancement in London he returned to Lancashire where he was reconciled to the Catholic Church.

He then married and settled down, his house becoming a centre of missionary work, he himself harbouring priests and aiding them in every way,[2] besides acting as catechist.

[3] He drew on himself the hostility of the authorities, and at Christmas, 1581, he was entrapped into bringing a priest, George Ostliffe, to a place where both were apprehended.