18th June - The Venerable Matt Talbot - Independent Catholic News

18th June - The Venerable Matt Talbot - Independent Catholic News: Matt Talbot can be considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. Born in Dublin, in 1856, his father worked on the docks and had a difficult time supporting his family. After a few years of schooling, Matt obtained work as a messenger for some liquor merchants; there he began to drink excessively and soon became an alcoholic. For 15 years, until he was 30, he drank heavily.