St Patrick’s Day in America then and now: the Irish&American diaspora is as vibrant as ever

In a proud tradition dating back to 1762, Irish Americans will once again be cheered by thousands as they march, bands playing and bagpipes skirling, past St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City to be greeted by Cardinal Dolan, before heading up Fifth Avenue to mark the Feast Day of Saint Patrick, patron saint of The post St Patrick’s Day in America then and now: the Irish-American diaspora is as vibrant as ever appeared first on Catholic Herald.

St Patrick’s Day in America then and now: the Irish&American diaspora is as vibrant as ever
In a proud tradition dating back to 1762, Irish Americans will once again be cheered by thousands as they march, bands playing and bagpipes skirling, past St Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City to be greeted by Cardinal Dolan, before heading up Fifth Avenue to mark the Feast Day of Saint Patrick, patron saint of The post St Patrick’s Day in America then and now: the Irish-American diaspora is as vibrant as ever appeared first on Catholic Herald.