Belcarra Parish honours Fr John Blowick

Belcarra Parish honours Fr John Blowick

Archbishop Michael Neary joins the Parish of Belcarra on Sunday 28 October 2018 to commemorate co-founder of the Missionary Society of St Columban, Fr John Blowick, who was born at Ballyfarna, Belcarra on 26 October...
Families pay tribute to their Columban heroes

Families pay tribute to their Columban heroes

A new plaque commemorating Columban missionary Bishop Patrick Cleary was blessed and unveiled at St Michael’s Parish, Kildysart by Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe at a recent Mass to mark the centenary of the Society. In his address, Regional Director for the...
Columban Centenary Celebration in Kildysart Co Clare

Columban Centenary Celebration in Kildysart Co Clare

Fr Pat Raleigh addressed the congregation in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Sunday morning after Communion. Here is a copy of his address and some images of the celebration. Theme: Looking Back, Looking Forward Good morning to you all and thank you so much for...
Turas Columbanus to map new routes in 2019

Turas Columbanus to map new routes in 2019

The Columban Way, known here in Ireland as Turas Columbanus, is going from strength to strength thanks to financial support from the Knights of St Columbanus and the committed involvement of the Association of Friends of St Columbanus. In the coming year attention...
Bishops praise “great worldwide contribution” of Columbans

Bishops praise “great worldwide contribution” of Columbans

At the conclusion of their Autumn 2018 General Meeting in Maynooth, the Irish Bishops’ Conference paid tribute to the work of the Columban missionaries. In a statement issued on 3 October, the bishops referenced the Centenary of the Missionary Society of St Columban...