“Labour Until Evening Falls”

“Labour Until Evening Falls”

A letter written by Columban Missionary, Bishop Thomas Quinlan, dating from 12th August 1968 was recently unearthed by the Columbans in Britain. Writing from Korea, Bishop Quinlan reminisces about being one of the first fourteen Columbans to go to China in 1920. He...
Columban Schools Competition 2025

Columban Schools Competition 2025

The Columbans are looking for students in Ireland and Britain (aged 13-18 inclusive) to submit an original piece of writing or an original image on the theme – ‘Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope – Celebrate a community bringing hope in the world...
PREDA: Campaigning for Children for 50 Years

PREDA: Campaigning for Children for 50 Years

“It is not often that a charitable organisation gets the opportunity to celebrate 50 years of service to the Filipino people,” writes Columban Missionary Fr Shay Cullen, founder of the PREDA Foundation. This year is the golden anniversary of the founding...