A Tale of Two Dalgans

A Tale of Two Dalgans

Dalgan Park in Co Meath has become synonymous with the Columban missionaries in Ireland. But before the Society moved there in 1941, there was another Dalgan Park in Co Galway as Fr Norman Jennings explains.
A Place of Welcome

A Place of Welcome

The Columban Centre in Dublin is at the heart of the Irish region’s outreach and welcome to migrants. This project relies on its cohort of volunteer teachers who provide English language classes to those struggling to integrate into a new culture and...
Columban General Council responds to Myanmar crisis

Columban General Council responds to Myanmar crisis

HONG KONG — As the persecution of the Muslim minority in Rakhine State in Myanmar/Burma reaches a feverish pitch and forces thousands to flee to neighboring Bangladesh, Columban Superior General, Fr Kevin O’Neill, sends a message of solidarity saying, “We reject...
Schools Journalism Competition

Schools Journalism Competition

As part of the Columban Centenary (1918-2018) celebrations, the Far East magazine, in conjunction with the Centenary Committee and the Columban Centre is holding a competition for young journalists. This exciting new journalism venture invites students (aged 15-18...