St. Patrick of Ireland and All Our World! — Patron for Persons on Life’s Periphery

By Msgr. Francis A. Carbine “My name is Patrick. I am a sinner, a simple country person, and the least of all believers. I was about sixteen at the time, and I did not know the true God. I was… Continue Reading

Special to the Irish Edition — Breaking News

By Sabina Clarke We have been notified that there will be an unveiling of a specially commissioned sculpture of Princess Grace of Monaco by Mayo sculptor Mark Rode—who designed the bust of former President Obama in Moneygall—on Thursday, March 16th  … Continue Reading

Thomas Moore: Ireland’s Minstrel Boy—“Land of Song” Said the Warrior Bard

By Msgr. Francis A. Carbine On St. Patrick’s Day, 1952, I stood on the steps of his Cathedral, New York City, as a parade watcher. I was in high school. I can yet hear the bagpipes echoing off the walls… Continue Reading

Kathleen McDonnell Grand Marshal 133rd Donegal Ball

Dear Members and Friends of the Donegal Association: Welcome to the 133rd Donegal Ball at the Commodore Barry Arts and Cultural Center of Philadelphia on December 3, 2022. I would like to thank President Mary Boyle, chairperson of the Donegal… Continue Reading

Tribute to Tony Byrne

By Russell W. Wylie I remember fondly and miss my occasional conversations with Tony when he answered the office phone working on the Irish Edition very early in the morning. He would always reach into his ample bag of impish… Continue Reading

Celtic Illusion Set To Light Up The Merriam

Celtic Illusion is set to light up Philadelphia’s Merriam Theatre with its breathtaking fusion of modern Irish dance and spell binding magic on May 6th, 2022! “Celtic Illusion showcases a stellar cast of champion and internationally acclaimed dancers, including performers… Continue Reading

Father David Cregan Makes Triumphant Return…to Villanova Stage in Curtains…A Musical Whodunit

By Sabina Clarke Father David Cregan returns to the Villanova stage after a 13 year hiatus in the leading role as Detective Frank Coffi in Kander and Ebb’s musical murder mystery Curtains. Curtains opens in 1959 with the mysterious death… Continue Reading

Michael Bradley — Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade After Two Year Delay

Caption Above: Michael Bradley and his wife Linda stand with their sons Mickey & Colin at the Penn State Beaver Stadium. By Marita Krivda Poxon Michael Bradley finally gets to be the Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade… Continue Reading

Knock Shrine Enshrined In Germantown 

By Frank Dougherty The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown is developing on its grounds an outdoor Rosary Walk, a sanctuary for prayer and meditation which, upon completion, will be highlighted by a grotto shrine honoring Our Lady of Knock. “As… Continue Reading