The Theme for Season of Creation 2025 Explained

The Theme for Season of Creation 2025 Explained

Imagine a world where barren lands bloom into vibrant green and peace reigns not only among people but with all creation – this is the vision at the heart of the Season of Creation 2025. Inspired by Isaiah’s words, “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and...
Far East Magazine Focuses on Season of Creation

Far East Magazine Focuses on Season of Creation

The September/October issue of the Far East has a special focus on the Season of Creation (1st September – 4th October). In this issue Fr Alvaro Martinez writes about water scarcity caused by large monoculture plantations in southern Chile and how he has helped native...
Archbishop Martin: Treasure the Testimony of Fr Monaghan

Archbishop Martin: Treasure the Testimony of Fr Monaghan

On Sunday 31st August 2025, during a Memorial Mass for the four Columban Missionaries martyred 80 years ago in Manila, Philippines, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and Dromore delivered the following homily in St Patrick’s Church, Banbridge, Co Down. Brothers and...
Korean Festival Showcases Documentary on Columban Martyrs

Korean Festival Showcases Documentary on Columban Martyrs

A new documentary made by the grandniece of Columban Martyr Fr Tony Collier will be shown on Sunday (31st August) as part of this year’s Korean Festival 2025 in Dublin. The event takes place at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park and is hosted by the Embassy of the...
Fr James O’Neill

Fr James O’Neill

Fr James Joseph (Seamus) O’Neill was born on 2nd October 1932 in Dungiven, Co Derry. He was educated at Cashel NS, Dungiven, and St Columb’s College, Derry. He came to Dalgan in September 1950 and was ordained priest on 21st December 1956. He was appointed to graduate...