Saints

Agnes of Rome is one of the youngest saints in the Church Calendar.  Her name means 'lamb'.  She is one of 7 women whose name is mentioned in the … [Read more...] about Agnes of Rome

Read about Finian of Clonard  He founded Clonard Abbey in modern day County Meath and the Twelve Apostles of Ireland studied under him. Finian of … [Read more...] about Finian of Clonard – Tutor of the Irish Saints

Ambrose is on one of the four original Doctors of the Church.  He is remembered for his defence of the Church against Arianism.  He is also remembered … [Read more...] about Ambrose- Bishop and Doctor

Read about the life and death of Agatha.  She was martyred during the Decian persecution.  She is commemorated by name in the Canon of the … [Read more...] about Agatha – Virgin and Martyr

Have you heard of the Miraculous Medal?  Have you ever wondered if there is a saint for the elderly and infirm.  If you have, then take a little time … [Read more...] about Catherine Labouré and the Miraculous Medal

Read the remarkable story of the Clement.  Jerome states that Clement is the 'fourth bishop of Rome after Peter', if indeed the second was Linus and … [Read more...] about Clement 1- First Apostolic Father

Read about this local saint - patron saint of Fahan, Co Donegal.  He was appointed first abbot of Fahan monastery by Saint Columba. Mura of Fahan  … [Read more...] about Mura of Fahan

Read about Albert the Great. He was the only scholar of his time to be called 'The Great'.  This title was used before his death.  He was given the … [Read more...] about Albert The Great- Patron of Scientists and Philosophers

Learn about Finlugh, a spiritual student of Saint Columba of Iona in Scotland.   Finlugh … [Read more...] about Finlugh/Finlough of Derry

Read about Cainnech of Aghaboe, also known as Saint Canice in Ireland, Saint Kenneth in Scotland and Latin Sanctus Canicus. Canice was an Irish abbot, … [Read more...] about Canice- one of the twelve apostles of Ireland

Luke’s Gospel is, above all, the Gospel of the Merciful Heart of Jesus. It emphasizes the fact that Christ is the salvation of all men, especially of … [Read more...] about Luke the Evangelist

Carlo is a modern-day saint.  He is Blessed Carlo at the moment. He lived until he was only 15 years of age but in that time his faith and love of God … [Read more...] about Carlo Acutis – A Saint for the Young

Read about the missionary work of  this 7th century Irish monk.  He played an important role  in the conversion of the northern Saxons.  The breviary … [Read more...] about Fionán of Lindisfarne

Ignatius, was one of the early church fathers. He was a beloved disciple of John and was consecrated as a bishop by the first Pope, Apostle Peter. It … [Read more...] about Ignatius of Antioch: Apostolic Father and Christian Martyr

Read about Good King Wenceslaus and his charitable work. Discover why a Christmas Carol has been named after him. Wenceslaus And The Christmas … [Read more...] about Wenceslaus and The Christmas Carol

Read about the life and faith of Clare of Assisi. From her witness we can learn to trust in Jesus. She reminds us that Jesus' presence in the world is … [Read more...] about Clare of Assisi – Patron of Television

Sister Teresa Benedicta was a Jewish-German Catholic nun, theologian and philosopher (1891–1942).  She was born Edith Stein.  She was a philosopher … [Read more...] about Teresa Benedicta of the Holy Cross:Edith Stein

John Vianney was born in the 18th century during the time of the French Revolution. His family were very religious and despite facing danger, they … [Read more...] about John Vianney: Patron Saint of Priests

Kilian was a 7th century missionary priest who was born in County Cavan, Ireland.  He was the apostle to Franconia, which is today known as Bavaria.  … [Read more...] about Kilian: An Irish-German Saint

The holy and faithful Joachim and Anna are the parents of the Theotokos (Mother of God).  They are the grandparents of Jesus. Joachim was of the tribe … [Read more...] about Joachim and Anna: Mary’s Mammy & Daddy

On 2nd July 2021, Pope Francis added the memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus to the General Roman Calendar, giving the siblings the combined … [Read more...] about Martha, Mary and Lazarus

Why not take a little time this evening to read about the life of Dymphna, an Irish saint from the 7th Century. She was born to a pagan father and  a … [Read more...] about Dymphna: Patron of Mental Illness & Anxiety

Matthias is the patron saint of persons who are struggling with any form of addiction (whether to alcohol or anything else)Matthias preached that the … [Read more...] about Matthias – Patron Saint of Alcoholics

Comgall was the founder and abbot of the great Irish monastery at Bangor  in the province of Ulster. He still appears at the top of the town’s … [Read more...] about Comgall – Abbot

Read and learn about an inspiring story of Redemption - in the life and faith of Matt Talbot.  He was an alcoholic by the age of 16 but through prayer … [Read more...] about Matt Talbot – Hope for the Addicted

Elizabeth was a Spanish princess, daughter of Peter III of Aragón. Saintliness ran in her family: her great aunt was St. Elizabeth of Hungary, one of … [Read more...] about Elizabeth of Portugal

John Fisher a contemporary of Thomas More.   Like Thomas, he could not  support Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon, his subsequent marriage … [Read more...] about John Fisher: A Scholar, Churchman and Advisor to Royalty

Read about the remarkable story of Thomas More, patron of adopted children lawyers, civil servants, politicians, and difficult marriages.  He was a … [Read more...] about Thomas More – A Man of Conscience

Leprosy used to be a death sentence.  When people contacted this infectious disease they were banished from their families, homes and society to live … [Read more...] about Damien of Molokai – The Leper Priest