Saint Cronan Mochua

Also known as: Cronan of Balla
Cuan
Mochua of Balla
Moncan
Memorial: 30 March; sometimes listed as 1 January
Profile: Educated at Bangor Abbey under Saint Comgall. Founded a monastery at Gael, among the Feara Rois of Louth and Monaghan. Travelled to Fore, then Hy-Many in the country of Connaught. Founded the diocese and abbey of Balla, County Mayo, Ireland in 616, and served as its first abbot-bishop; a tower and altar from the monstery are all that remain of the original structures. Miracle worker. Confessor of the faith. Lived to be nearly 100.
Born: 6th century in Ulster, Ireland
Died: 30 March 637 of natural causes
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: Mayo on the Move
Ireland West photo of abbey tower
Catholic Encyclopedia
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