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Quite some time ago, I came across a quotation from Saint Patrick, and since then I use it in the confessional whenever a penitent...
New Church Nears Completion in China
With a population of 200,000 people, Tianmen seems an appropriate place for the construction of a new church as the name literally means 'Gate...
Winners of Columban Schools Competition on Peace
Winners have been announced in 2023 Schools Media Competition for young people on the subject ‘Building Peaceful Futures’ run by the Columbans in Ireland...
Winning Article + Image in Columban Schools Competition
This is the winning entry in the Columban Schools Media Competition 2023 (Ireland) by Katie Bonnes of St Louis Grammar School in Ballymena. It...
I Protest, Therefore I am
Are rising levels of inequality, exclusion and the denial of participation a reason to protest asks Columban Fr Bobby Gilmore.
History is made by...
Lenten Conversion Journey
Fr Tim Mulroy recalls a difficult conversation with a Columban in the USA which provided some insightful Lenten lessons.
During the months leading up...
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