From Wasteland To Vineyard

From Wasteland To Vineyard

by | Apr 11, 2018 | Audio

A clip from Brian Kenny’s documentary ‘From Wasteland to Vineyard’ in which he reveals how Columban missionary Fr PJ McGlinchy improved the lives of the people of Jeju Island in South Korea over decades through agricultural...
The beginning of Columban mission in Peru

The beginning of Columban mission in Peru

by | Mar 9, 2018 | Audio

In 1951, the Columban Superior General assigned two priests, Fr Fergus Murphy and Fr James Loughran, both veterans of China, to Latin America. They established a mission in one of the poorest suburbs of Lima, Peru in October 1952.
Faith Alive: Fr Kevin O’Neill

Faith Alive: Fr Kevin O’Neill

by | Dec 5, 2017 | Audio

The Columban Superior General was interviewed on 3 December 2017 by Mid West Radio’s religious affairs programme about the Society’s 100 years of mission and the events planned to mark the Centenary.
Twin Mission

Twin Mission

by | Nov 21, 2017 | Audio

Fr Kevin O’Neill, studied to be a chemical engineer and is now Superior General of the Missionary Society of St Columban. He talks about his calling to missionary life and having a twin brother, Peter, who also joined the Columbans.
The Columban Call

The Columban Call

by | May 30, 2017 | Audio

Is the Columban way of life different to other callings? Fr Tim Mulroy SSC explains what drew him to the Missionary Society of St Columban and what continues to inspire him.