The Saints and Scholars Foundation

The Saints and Scholars Foundation’s pilgrims began their time in Dublin on day ten, with a visit to Whitefriar Street Carmelite Church before gathering outside to visit the Trinity Library to see the Book of Kells.

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Mater Dei Academy has graduated its first class! Graduating 6th Year Annie Feeney spoke on behalf of the graduating class, reflecting on the memories, friendships, challenges and achievements shared over the years.

Congratulations to all the graduating 6th Year students as they enter the next stage of their life!

Mater Dei Academy’s first class: The Class of 2026!

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Participants in The Saints and Scholars Foundation’s pilgrimage visited the historic town of Drogheda on fay ten, venerating the reliquary of Saint Oliver Plunkett.

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Participants in The Saints and Scholars Foundation’s pilgrimage visited the historic town of Drogheda on day ten, with Mass at Saint Peter’s Church and a visit to the national shrine of Saint Oliver Plunkett.

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Please visit our website at www.saintsandscholars.us for more information, and please consider making a tax-deductible donation to this important cause. The Saints and Scholars Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible.

Mater Dei Academy ended the schoolyear with a lively soccer tournament at the Sam Allen Sports Complex in Churchfield!

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Pilgrims to Ireland were able to experience Mass at the Black Abbey of Kilkenny, established in 1225 as one of the first houses of the Dominican Order in Ireland. Named for the black cloak worn by members of the Order, the site was originally selected as the midway point between communities of Norman settlers and indigenous Irish. The ancient walls of Kilkenny are also visible here.

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Wrapping up the schoolyear, Mater Academy’s students, supporters, faculty, and staff came together to celebrate a night of Irish community through Irish music, complete with jigs and reels!

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Rev. Bjorn Lundberg never lost sight of his parish responsibilities while travelling on The Saints and Scholars Foundation’s pilgrimage to Ireland this spring!

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Day Eight brought The Saints and Scholars Foundation’s pilgrims to the Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary. Still dominating the city skyline, the complex contains Saint Patrick’s Well, springing up in the middle of the 300 foot tall Rock of Cashel. It was here that Saint Patrick baptized King Aengus!

The cathedral at Cashel was destroyed by Cromwell’s forces, and a famous Celtic cross was broken here when it was hit by lightning. Pilgrims were also able to contemplate the River Shannon while at Cashel!

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Participants in the 2026 Saints and Scholars Foundation Pilgrimage to Ireland were able to catch a glimpse of Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Killarney, designed by Augustus Welby Pugin. This was the first major Catholic church project in Ireland after emancipation from British rule, beginning construction in 1842. Relying heavily on funds raised in America, construction of the cathedral struggled to reach completion against the backdrop of the Great Famine, only finally being dedicated in 1855.

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Please visit our website at www.saintsandscholars.us for more information, and please consider making a tax-deductible donation to this important cause. The Saints and Scholars Foundation is a Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. All donations are fully tax-deductible.