 In the Roman Catholic Church, the title has been merged with that of the bishopric of Leighlin and is currently held by the Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin.In the Church of Ireland, the title has been merged with that of the bishopric of Meath and is currently held by the Bishop of Meath and Kildare.In the 5th century, the Abbey of Kildare was founded by Saint Brigid, a double monastery of nuns and monks.