ST. BRENDAN THE NAVIGATOR

ST. BRENDAN One of the most popular Irish saints is St. Brendan. He was born near Tralee, County Kerry between 484 and 486. As was common at the time, once he was weaned, he was sent out to be fostered by the local chieftain before returning to his family at age...

SAINT BRIGID OF KILDARE

Saint Brigid of Kildare In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, we are dedicating the month to looking at Irish saints. Aside from Patrick, few know the others. Here is your chance to learn. St. Brigid knew St. Patrick. As a matter of fact, her mother was converted from...