Impact of Irish climate strikes discussed at Dalgan conference

Impact of Irish climate strikes discussed at Dalgan conference

Today Friday 6th December 2019 marks the first anniversary of the launch of the Fridays for Future climate strike in Ireland. At a conference last weekend in Dalgan Park, hosted by the Columban Ecological Institute on the topic ‘Climate Change: Where Are We Now?’, Dr...
First Columban ordination for the new Region of Oceania

First Columban ordination for the new Region of Oceania

In the presence of fellow Columbans, family and friends, Fr Teakare Betero SSC was ordained a Columban priest by Archbishop Peter Loy Chong of Suva, Fiji on 30th of November 2019. Fr Betero’s mother Kaitinano Tauakitari was also present. Fr Betero’s father...
Report by Fr Pat Raleigh on Fr Michael Sinnott’s Funeral

Report by Fr Pat Raleigh on Fr Michael Sinnott’s Funeral

Fr Rat Raleigh recalls Fr Michael Sinnott as “A gentle and humble Columban Missionary who endeared himself to the poor and those who didn’t have a voice.” He reports on Fr Michael’s funeral which took place in Dalgan, on Wednesday 27th November 2019. The Dalgan...
Fr Peter Dong leads celebration for Feast of St Columban

Fr Peter Dong leads celebration for Feast of St Columban

This year’s liturgical celebration for the Feast of St Columban in the Irish Region was led by Fr Peter Dong, the first Columban Father from mainland China and one of the newest members of the Society. Fr Peter was ordained to the priesthood in China last 25 January...