Friends of St. Brigid

Our Mission

Inspired by the spirit of St. Brigid, this welcoming community celebrates women's contributions to the history and vitality of our Catholic faith, empowering lay Catholics to advocate for expanded leadership roles for women in our church.

Spiritual Formation
& Service

We plan and host programs and service events throughout the year - including our annual St. Brigid Day celebration - that deepen faith, build community, and put St. Brigid's values of hospitality, inclusivity, and justice into action.

Resource Sharing
& Outreach

We provide information and resources on women's history and leadership in the Church, St. Brigid and other women saints, and programming that highlights the feminine presence in our faith tradition.

Advocacy

We create opportunities for Old St. Patrick's members and friends to explore and engage in advocacy for greater inclusion and expanded roles for women in the Catholic Church.

2026 Events

Friends of St. Brigid will again be offering an annual series of programs celebrating St. Brigid of Kildare for her legendary healing hospitality, witness to service, justice and women's leadership in the Catholic Church. People of all genders and ages are welcome to find opportunities for service, prayer, storytelling, art, reflection, and shared advocacy for a more inclusive church and peaceful world. 2026 opportunities include:

January

01/24 - Cross Weaving Workshop (supports Foundations Teens' Worktours)
01/27 - St. Brigid's Day Lecture - Catholic Resources for Mitigating Trauma, Dr. Heather DuBois (online)

April

04/19 - Women and the Changing Life of the Church: What’s Next? After the 5 PM Mass, from 6 PM – 8 PM in Fellowship Hall of Old St. Patrick’s Church, for this thought-provoking presentation and Q&A on women in the church.

February

02/01 - St. Brigid's Day Celebration at Sunday Mass
02/01 - Worldwide Pause for Peace
02/01 - Festival of Service and Stories

March

03/07 - "To Heal Our Wounds and Green the Earth Again," Day of Reflection with Still Point Contemplative Community

Can you help plan, host, or sponsor one of our Brigid 2026 programs at Old St. Patrick's Church?
To explore volunteer options, please click here.
To explore sponsorship options, please click here!

For further information, please contact: [email protected]

Interested in continuing the prayer and action around women's leadership?
Email the Friends of St. Brigid at [email protected]