Columbans Lift Up Moral Voice at COP27 and COP15

Columbans Lift Up Moral Voice at COP27 and COP15

As we approach the conclusion of the United Nations’ COP27 on climate change in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, (6-17, November) and anticipate the start of the UN’s COP15 on biodiversity in Montreal, Canada, (7-19, December), Columban missionaries have released a message...
Update from Fr Tomás King on the Flood Situation in Pakistan

Update from Fr Tomás King on the Flood Situation in Pakistan

In recent years, my main ministry in Hyderabad is as director of the Joti Centre, the catechetical centre for the diocese, writes Tomás King. Like all other organisations within the church, as well as NGOs and civil society, the staff of Joti Centre got involved in...
The Columban Schools Media 2023 Competition

The Columban Schools Media 2023 Competition

The Columbans in Ireland have launched of their latest Schools Media Competition which this year has the title: Building Peaceful Futures. Watch this video to learn more. The competition is targeted at students aged between 13-18 years old who are invited to...
Catholic Church must bring abusers to justice

Catholic Church must bring abusers to justice

It is vital that the Catholic Church, non-government organisations (NGOs), development agencies and government put children at the heart of national and religious concerns writes Fr Shay Cullen. The Preda Foundation cares for more than 150 child victims of abuse every...
Columban Jubilees in 2022

Columban Jubilees in 2022

Celebrating the jubilees of many wonderful Columban missionaries in 2022. We rejoice with: 75 Years Sr Joan O’Donovan Peru, Chile, Ireland Platinum 70 Years Sr Rose Dineen Korea, USA Fr Michael Doohan Philippines, Ireland Fr Cyril Murphy Japan, Britain, Ireland Sr...