The leader of the Irish Church, Archbishop Eamon Martin has described St Columbanus as “a figure of unity and hope” and warned that...
“Peace is fragile”: Archbishop Martin on St Columban Pilgrim Walk
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We are the Columban Missionaries in Ireland
Our mission is to help people become fully human, to help establish a world of peace with justice, and to care for creation in solidarity with the poor. We follow Jesus of Nazareth who said,
‘He has sent me to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives, and to the blind new sight, to set the downtrodden free and to proclaim the Lord’s year of favour.’ (Lk 4:18)
Columban News
Columbans launch 2025 Schools Competition: ‘Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope’
Columban Missionaries in Ireland and Britain have launched their 2024/2025 Schools Media Competition, which has the title: ‘Jubilee:...
“We are called to live in harmony with God’s creation” – Society Leader
The Season of Creation runs from 1st September to 4th October 2024. It is a meaningful part of the Church's liturgical calendar,...
Mission Feature
A House of Hospitality
Danny Sweeney was invited by the Columbans to spend a year experiencing cross-cultural mission in Chile. This Columban ministry of hospitality to migrant communities left a lasting impression on him. “I found these at the market for you!” exclaimed Karl as he...