The Basics: Born 6th century in Ireland; died c. 585 in Ireland; canonized precongregation; feast day, January 1. Woman religious. The Story: Fanchea’s story includes an inspirational tale of sibling evangelization. Like so many of the precongregation canonized, Fanchea’s family is full of saints, including all three of her sisters (Lochina, Carecha, and Darenia) and her… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Fanchea
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Wednesday’s Woman: St. Darerca
The Basics: Born in the late 4th century in Great Britain; died in the early 5th century in Ireland; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, March 22. Wife and mother. The Story: Darerca’s brother Patrick may be better known, but he couldn’t hold a candle to her when it came to parenting! It’s believed that Darerca, who married twice… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Darerca