Columbanus Returns to Carlow

Columbanus Returns to Carlow

St Columbanus was a man who crossed borders, both literally and figuratively. He has a message for our world in this Jubilee Year of Hope, writes Bishop Denis Nulty, ahead of the XXVI Columbanus Day gathering in Carlow from 11th to 13th of July. As the XXV Columbanus...
Columbans Featured by Church Archives Association

Columbans Featured by Church Archives Association

The Association for Church Archives of Ireland (ACAI) has focused on the theme of ‘charism’ in its current newsletter. It looks at the origins of some of the ACAI’s religious congregations so as to learn about their foundation and their respective...
Treasure Their Testimony

Treasure Their Testimony

The leader of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, recalls the sacrifices made by St Oliver Plunkett, who was born 400 years ago in 1625, as well as those of the Columban Martyrs, and considers what their witness can say to us in this Jubilee Year....
Credo Vocal Ensemble Perform in Dalgan

Credo Vocal Ensemble Perform in Dalgan

Credo Vocal Ensemble, a chamber choir based in Trim, Co Meath, hosted a concert on the eve of midsummer’s day in Dalgan Chapel. The choir specialises in a capella music of all genres from sacred to contemporary. The choir is made up of local singers under director,...
Columbans Mark UN World Refugee Day in Navan

Columbans Mark UN World Refugee Day in Navan

Fr Pat Colgan reports on an event organised by Cultúr Migrant Centre, a group which the Columbans have been supporting for many years, for World Refugee Day. “Becoming a refugee is never a choice. But how we respond is..” (António Guterres, UN Secretary-General) Each...