Icon of SS Peter and Paul in Columban seminary in Korea

Icon of SS Peter and Paul in Columban seminary in Korea

Fr Donal O’Keeffe, Rector of the Columban seminary in Seoul, reflects on the Feast of SS Peter and Paul and its significance for the Missionary Society of St Columban. He recalls how the Society was officially recognised by Rome on 29th June 1918 – the Feast of Peter...
Columban co-worker presented with Pax Christi Peace Award

Columban co-worker presented with Pax Christi Peace Award

Columban JPIC expert Ellen Teague has been presented with this year’s Pax Christi Peace Award in recognition of her many commitments to justice and peace. Pax Christi has presented this award to those who have shown a commitment for peace and justice bi-annually since...
Meet a Columban: Fr Frank Hoare

Meet a Columban: Fr Frank Hoare

In this episode of ‘Meet a Columban’, Fr Jim Mulroney speaks to Fr Frank Hoare from Ireland. He is a member of the Columban Regional Council in Fiji and is one of the team working in formation of Columban seminarians. He has been missioned in Fiji since...
40 Shades of Green

40 Shades of Green

When I got home in 1994, World Cup fever was in the air, recalls Fr Bernard Steed. Jack and his men were heading for the US boosted by a great wave of enthusiasm and hopes of glory from the entire population.  It was then that a young relation, having a summer job...
Two Columbans to be ordained to the diaconate

Two Columbans to be ordained to the diaconate

Two Columbans will be ordained to the diaconate on Sunday 27 June 2021 by Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of Cubao. The ordination of deacons Jerry Lohera and Elbert Balbastro will take place at the chapel of the Columban House of Studies in Quezon City in the Philippines....