St. Brigid of Kildare
Her history can change the church’s future.
Brigid can empower women of the church today.
I’m Nancy Fitzgerald, a writer on a journey of bringing the story of St. Brigid of Kildare to the light of the current Catholic Church.
My new book, “Brigid’s Mantle,” is reaching shelves Spring 2025.
“Ireland’s catalogue of famous saints and scholars have too often overlooked the great women among them. St Brigid was a contemporary of St Patrick and according to folklore was ordained a bishop. Her remarkable life story has long, long been held deep in folk memory but has struggled to get the recognition it deserves. Nancy Fitzgerald’s biography of Brigid helps rectify that, bringing her to vivid life for a new generation.”
— MARY MCALEESE
Chancellor of Trinity College, Dublin and former President of Ireland
