Saint Brigid is the patron saint of Ireland, dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns and newborn babies, according to Catholic Online. St. Brigid is a unique character in Irish history.

St. Brigid's Day, February 1, celebrates one of Ireland's patron saints Saint Brigid. St. Brigid's Feast Day was once celebrated by pagan Irish as Imbolic the Celtic feast marking the start of spring.

BATAVIA — Two area churches have received at least a temporary reprieve as the Vatican reviews their appeals. The Diocese of Buffalo was notified Monday by the Dicastery for Clergy that merger ...

St. Brigid Catholic School fifth-grader Quinn Bennett is excited to share the blessings she has with those who are in need. "It feels good (to help people in need). Some people don't have hats or ...

Ireland elevates St. Brigid alongside St. Patrick, reclaiming its forgotten female saint and marking a dramatic shift from Catholic conservatism to progressive nation ...

The interfaith concert aimed to celebrate stories of liberation from different faith traditions through the universal language of music.

"Pope Francis dedicated his papacy to lifting up the poor, the marginalized, and those living on the peripheries of society. His life was a profound witness to the Gospel call of mercy, humility, and ...

We bought one for our own house and I began to research it's meaning and history. St. Brigid's cross symbolises the beginning of Spring. In Ireland the official beginning of Spring is February 1st ...

Keywords: st. patrick st. patrick's day catholic saints Patrick J. Passmore Patrick J. Passmore is a writer and communications adviser to St. Brigid Media based in the northwest of Ireland.