Walking Together on Annual Interfaith Pilgrimage

Walking Together on Annual Interfaith Pilgrimage

The Annual Interfaith Pilgrimage 2026 proved to be a truly special and memorable journey of faith, friendship, nature, history, and shared discovery, write Columban Fr Pat Colgan and Adrian Cristea of the Dublin City Interfaith Forum. This year’s pilgrimage...
Ireland’s New Ambassador to Korea Visits Dalgan

Ireland’s New Ambassador to Korea Visits Dalgan

The new Irish Ambassador to Korea, Seán Hoy, paid a visit to Dalgan this week to meet members of the Columbans who served in Korea and to hear about the Columbans who were martyred in the Korean War. Enniskillen-born Ambassador Hoy was previously Ambassador to Sudan...
“You Must Have Faith Padre”

“You Must Have Faith Padre”

Fr Noel Kerins has been a Columban priest for over 60 years. He spoke to Fr Alo Connaughton about the changes he has seen during his time as a missionary in Peru. Q: You went to Peru in 1965 and have been there most of the years since. In brief, what are some of the...
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Never Too Old!

Never Too Old!

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly falls on 26th July, the Feast of SS Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. Fr Tim Mulroy recalls a Columban Missionary who began to learn a musical instrument at the tender age of 90! “Any plans for the celebration of...