Saint Cronan of Roscrea

Memorial
28 April
Profile
Spent his youth in Connaught, but returned to his native district, c.610. Founded the monastery of Roscrea, served as its first abbot, and established a famous school.
Born
territory of Ely O'Carroll, Ireland
Died
640 of natural causes
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
Roscrea, Tipperary, Ireland
Additional Information
New Catholic Dictionary
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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