Holy Thursday’s Radical Ceremonies

Holy Thursday’s Radical Ceremonies

Lent concludes with Holy Thursday’s ceremonies. Columban missionary Sr Kathleen Coyle reflects on Jesus’ washing of the disciples’ feet and final meal with them (Jn13:3-17).   The scene was the cenacle. There were two main events; the destruction of the old model of...
Dalgan Hosts AGM of Turas Columbanus

Dalgan Hosts AGM of Turas Columbanus

The first newsletter of the Via Columbani Partnership has just been launched summarising some highlights of 2024 and some of the projects for 2025 across the communities in Europe that celebrate the legacy of Saints Columbanus and Gall. The mission of the Via...
In Times of Disaster – Trust!

In Times of Disaster – Trust!

An air of anxiety is with us. ‘Disaster’ is a word that occurs frequently in the media here in Japan. Politicians use the word when canvassing for votes. The predicted disasters include stronger and more frequent typhoons, causing surging floods and house-crashing...
Columban Outreach to St Columban Schools

Columban Outreach to St Columban Schools

Columban Missionary Fr Pat Colgan has been promoting St Columban and the Columban Missionaries in schools named after our patron. The recent participation of the ‘Coro Gerberto’ Male Choir from Bobbio (Italy), where St Columban died, in the 2025 Bangor International...
Lenten Talks in Dalgan

Lenten Talks in Dalgan

Over the course of Lent, the Columbans in Dalgan have been hosting a series of talks on themes relevant to the Lenten period. Last week, Bishop Tom Deenihan of Meath Diocese gave the talk and this week, Columban Fr Bobby Gilmore spoke about ‘Welcoming the Stranger....