St. Brigid of Kildare, also known as St. Brigid of Ireland, is one of the most revered saints in Irish history and culture. St. Brigid is known for her compassion, her dedication to the poor, and her ...

Pope Benedict XVI devoted his catechesis Oct. 27 to St. Bridget of Sweden, a 14th-century saint. The Holy Father noted two phases in her life. During the first phase, she was a happily married wife ...

St Brigid was the feminist, peacemaker and environmentalist who went on to become the matron saint of Ireland. St Brigid's Day, on February 1, marks the start of spring and became a bank holiday in ...