Patrick J. Passmore

Patrick J. Passmore

Patrick J Passmore lives on the north coast of Ireland. He has worked with St Brigid Media on a range of projects as a consultant and writer.

Articles by Patrick J. Passmore

Iona Abbey and nunnery, established 563 AD on the site of the monastery founded by St. Colmcille, also known as Columba. Shutterstock

St. Colmcille, the Irish saint who went into exile after copying a book

Dec 7, 2022 / 11:00 am

Born on Dec. 7 in the year 521, this patron saint’s name is etched across the Irish landscape; his legacy is profound and significant.

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Father Willie Doyle’s cause: fearless in his faith on Flanders Fields

Nov 22, 2022 / 11:00 am

Father Willie Doyle was an inspiring yet unassuming Irish World War I chaplain. Now his cause for canonization has been opened.