China Church Solidarity Website

China Church Solidarity Website

China Church Solidarity (CCS) operates under the direction of Columban missionary Fr Eamonn O’Brien and aims to build bridges between the Catholic Churches of Europe and China. Fr Eamonn first visited in China in 1979 and has been systemically working with the...
Fr Malachy promotes ‘Discoveries in Prayer’

Fr Malachy promotes ‘Discoveries in Prayer’

Fr Malachy Hanratty has divided his book, ‘Discoveries in Prayer’, into two booklets and put them on the Columban website for free – no strings attached! Here is the link to the webpage where the booklets can be downloaded: ‘Discoveries in...
Fr Hugh MacMahon’s new book to be published in August

Fr Hugh MacMahon’s new book to be published in August

Fr Hugh MacMahon’s new book, ‘Voices from the Desert: The Lost Legacy of the Skelligs’ will be published by Columba Books in August. According to the publishers, what the Desert Fathers had to say about Christianity and their own spiritual practices is as...
Haiti – Is There Life Before Death?

Haiti – Is There Life Before Death?

In light of President Jovenel Moise’s assassination, Fr Bobby Gilmore reflects on Haiti’s vulnerability, endless underdevelopment and destitution. ‘Haitianisation’ has a long shadow, he suggests.   A runaway slave was, in fact a thief since he stolen his...
Building resumes on Myitkyina addiction recovery centre

Building resumes on Myitkyina addiction recovery centre

Building has resumed on the women’s addiction recovery centre in Myitkyina in Myanmar. In a tweet, Columban missionary Fr Eamon Sheridan announced the good news. When completed, it will be the first residential centre for women grappling with addiction in Kachin...