Oral and folk tradition recount that St. Brigid made a cross from rushes or reeds to explain Christianity to the faithful in much the same way Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, used a shamrock to ...

St Brigid was the feminist, peacemaker and environmentalist who went on to become the female patron saint of Ireland ...

Saint Brigid of Kildare’s Feast Day, which traditionally marks the beginning of a new season, will carry an added meaning ...

From the Biddy boys and Brat Bríde to holy wells and Brigid's crosses, February 1st was marked with great gusto in old Ireland ...

THROWBACK: A horse, a windlass, a rope, wooden rollers and huge timber planks were used to move the original city's Catholic ...

Ireland on Thursday is celebrating the 1,500th anniversary of the death of St. Brigid of Kildare, the Emerald Isle’s female patron saint. St. Brigid (c. 453–524 A.D.) is credited with pioneering ...

AMHERST — St. Brigid’s Catholic Church is marking the centennial of the opening of its church building Saturday, with a Mass being celebrated by Bishop William Byrne, followed by a reception that ...

Devotees of St. Brigid are commemorating the 1,500th anniversary of her death on Thursday, the feast day of the so-called matron saint of Ireland, who's been gaining a modern following. Many of the ...

Students at St. Brigid Catholic School in Midland are celebrating Catholic Schools Week, beginning on Sunday with Mass, ...

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 ...

Devotees of St. Brigid celebrated her Sunday with the return of a relic associated with the so-called matron saint of Ireland. The festivities came about a millennium after her remains were removed ...