The Taejon Martyrs

The Taejon Martyrs

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the deaths of seven Columbans in the Korean War. Historian Mairéad O’Brien writes about three of the seven who were killed in the Taejon Massacre. The 24th of September 2025 is the 75th anniversary of the Massacre at Taejon,...
Fr Derek Fergus Patrick Harris

Fr Derek Fergus Patrick Harris

Derek Fergus Patrick Harris was born in Dublin on 25th June 1937. He was educated at Presentation Sisters, and Christian Brothers Schools, Dublin, at primary level and at Cistercian College, Roscrea at secondary level. He came to Dalgan in September 1955 and was...
New Card for Beloved Deceased in November

New Card for Beloved Deceased in November

November is the month of the Holy Souls, a time to remember and pray for the deceased. The month begins with the Feast of All Saints on 1st of November and is followed by the Feast of All Souls (Commemoration of the Faithful Departed) on 2nd of November. We are...
Laudato Si Inspired Projects Flourish in Dalgan

Laudato Si Inspired Projects Flourish in Dalgan

As we continue to celebrate the Season of Creation through various activities and events this month, we look at some of the projects inspired by Laudato Si’ which the Columbans in the region of Ireland have undertaken.  In 2015, Pope Francis published ‘Laudato...