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...
“Thank you for spending the time with us”

“Thank you for spending the time with us”

It is important to record the stories, experiences and wisdom of Irish missionaries while they are still in our midst, Dr Carmel Gallagher has said. She is the author of ‘Retired Missionaries and Faith in a Changing Society’ which offers a sociological study of the...
Beginnings and Endings in Korea

Beginnings and Endings in Korea

On 3rd June 2025 Korea elected Lee Jae-Myung as their new president. It marked the end of six months of political turmoil and uncertainty. The election came about when former president Yoon Suk-yol was impeached after attempting to stage a military coup last December,...