Pittsburgh's St. Brigid Court

Preparations are underway for the largest Pittsburgh tradition — the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It’s the time of year when everyone claims to be Irish — but coordinators of the Saint Brigid Court are searching for those who model the “Spirit of the Fighting Irish!”

The Saint Brigid Court was conceptualized by Maggie Cloonan to honor a Pittsburgh woman, who dealing with illness, has exemplified courage and grand will in the face of adversity. This marks the 11th year for the Saint Brigid Court and the committee is searching for another deserving woman whose qualifications mirror those below:

• Shares the values of Saint Brigid, Patron Saint of Learning, Courage, and Spiritual Strength
• Has dealt with illness and other limiting challenges with Faith, Hope, and Courage

All applicants must be available for separate ceremonies one week prior to the March 17, 2007 Saint Patrick's Day Parade.

Nominee applications must consist of the following:

• A brief biography of the nominee, explain illness and what challenges and adversity they have faced
• Must include their name, address, and phone number
• Please include a non-returnable photo

Application deadline is Friday March 2, 2007 and are to be sent to:

St. Brigid Court Committee
P.O. Box 99516
Pittsburgh, Pa 15233

For more information or if you would like to nominate a woman who mirrors the above qualifications and/or would like to be a part of the Saint Brigid Court, email Melissa Rossiter or call her at 412.431.5096