Why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Here's what the holiday is all about
As revelers celebrate St. Patrick's Day in 2025, here's a look at who Ireland's patron saint was and the meaning behind the holiday.
We Have the 140 Best Irish Blessings and Favorite Irish Sayings for St. Patrick's Day
But for the Irish, there are so many well-known Irish blessings that are spoken to others without needing a special occasion. So, in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, we've rounded up the 140 best Irish blessings and Irish sayings that will spread joy (and maybe even some good fortune!
Irish bishops call for prayers for peace on Saint Patrick’s Day
Marking Saint Patrick’s Day the bishops of Ireland encouraged the faithful to pray for peace in the world, especially in Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, and Sudan.
Who and what is St. Patrick’s Day all about and why we celebrate wearing green
St. Patrick’s Day annually falls on March 17. Communities worldwide gather for large events while decked out in green to commemorate Ireland’s patron saint and celebrate Irish culture. We recognize the Irish-themed decorations every March,
St. Patrick's Day 2025: Why do we celebrate? History, tradition of Irish holiday
Monday, March 17 is St. Patrick's Day, celebrating all things Irish in the U.S. and around the world. Cities celebrate with parades, bar crawls and more.
To pinch or not to pinch on St. Patrick's Day? Here's what to know about the Irish holiday.
As many people find green to wear today and head to a local pub for a green beer, the meaning behind St. Patrick’s Day goes beyond color and pinching. Here are some facts to know about the Irish holiday.
Teaching Irish on Canadian TV for St Patrick's Day
But doing it live on TV for Canada's national broadcaster ahead of St Patrick's Day? That was a real "pinch me" moment for the County Armagh woman. "It's one thing to teach Irish in Canada, but to teach it on national television to the entire country – that was something else,
'Missionary spirit': Savannah St. Patrick's Day Mass calls on faith at core of celebrations
The parade-day mass each year is an hour of prayer, silence and reflection on the faith that grounds these celebrations.
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What can evangelicals learn from the life of Saint Patrick?
Calvin Birnie explores the life and legacy of Saint Patrick and what we might learn from him about mission today.
What is the origin of St. Patrick's Day? Why people drink stout beers, throw parades
America’s first St. Patrick’s Day celebration was in 1600 in the Spanish colony of present-day St. Augustine, Florida. Spanish colonial records mentioned a celebration for Saint Patrick in 1600 and ...
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Archbishop Eamon Martin tells St. Patrick’s Day Mass in New York of how arms are being prioritised over the poor and hungry
Archbishop Eamon Martin told congregants at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mass in New York how it seems military arms are ...
St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso marks Ash Wednesday with prayer as Lent begins
Catholics receive ashes on their foreheads during Ash Wednesday services at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso, Texas, on March ...
10 things to know about the real St. Patrick
On March 17, people around the world will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by parading in green hats, sporting images of shamrocks ...