St. Chad, Bishop and Confessor

St. Chad was born in the 7th century in Northumbria, England, and was one of four brothers who became priests. Educated at the monastery of Lindisfarne, he was deeply influenced by the Irish monastic tradition. After serving as abbot of Lastingham, he was appointed Bishop of the Northumbrians but humbly stepped aside when his election […]

St. Chad was born in the 7th century in Northumbria, England, and was one of four brothers who became priests. Educated at the monastery of Lindisfarne, he was deeply influenced by the Irish monastic tradition. After serving as abbot of Lastingham, he was appointed Bishop of the Northumbrians but humbly stepped aside when his election […]