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St Declan

Born in Drumoe, near Cappoquin, Declan of Ardmore hailed from a wealthy family. As a young man, he set sail for Rome, where he was personally taught by the pope. After returning to Ireland, he met fellow Irish minister, Saint Patrick. Even though Saint Declan preceded Saint Patrick in their shared mission to bring the …

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St Becan

St Becan was an Irish hermit who lived in Cork, Ireland in the 6th Century. He was one of the Twelve Apostles of Ireland and founded a monastery at Kill-Beggan in Westmeath, Ireland. The monastery then went on to become a Cistercian Abbey.  He is a relative of St. Columba and has a parish in …

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St. Bernadette

St. Bernadette was a woman from France who saw apparitions as a young woman. She died at the young age of 35 and is now a saint in the Catholic Church. In this article, we’ll cover her life and why she became a saint. Interesting Facts About St. Bernadette *Feast Day: April 16 *Patron Saint …

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St. Cecilia – Patron Saint of Music

St. Cecilia, patron saint of musicians, first appeared in the list of Catholic saints sometime in the fifth century, very likely the year 496, when Pope Gelasius named her in his book Sacramentary. Later, in the year 500, a church in Rome was dedicated to her. Where Did St Cecilia Live? According to traditional accounts, …

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