The situation is still critical, reports Columban missionary Fr Liam O’Callaghan. Writing from Pakistan’s Sindh province, where the Columbans work, he explains how the government has declared 23 out of 29 districts as calamity-hit areas. “I have seen many...
The Columban Missionaries in Ireland and Britain are proud to announce the launch of their latest Schools Media Competition which this year has the title: Building Peaceful Futures. It is launched on World Peace Day, 21 September. The competition is targeted at...
During our Autumn Day 2022 we will explore again some of the wonders of this season of mists and mellow fruitfulness. We will look again with attentive eyes at leaf fall and autumn colour, and the production of fruits and seeds for next year’s growth. But this year...
Come along to Clonard, County Meath on Saturday 17th September from 10.30am - 3.30pm for the end of Summer Columbanus Festival that celebrates 'Clonard and St Finnian'. The one-day Festival takes place at St Finnian’s Church in Clonard A83 AR26. Registration will...
An update from Pakistan from Fr Pat Visanti on Columban efforts to help some of those worst affected by the recent floods in the parish of Badin. Saint Thomas the Apostle Parish is located in a rural city of Badin. It is about three hours’ drive from Pakistan’s...
This year has seen one of the worst monsoon seasons in Pakistan in decades. The rain that started in June is still continuing. Up to 1,136 people have lost their lives, writes Columban missionary Fr Liam O’Callaghan. The Government has declared a national emergency...
The Missionary society of St Columban is hosting a prayer service on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation to mark the beginning of the Season of Creation. The gathering will also include the launch of the new Columban podcast series - Season 2 of Jubilee...
The Columbans are delighted to be launching the second season of its podcast, 'Jubilee for the Earth'. The theme of this new season is: Biodiversity and Our Sacred Story. The new podcast series launches on 31st August and explores the beauty of God’s biodiversity...
On the 15th of August 2022 - the Feast of the Assumption - Catholic Student Action Myitkyina opened its Student Learning Resources Centre (SLRC), which is located in the grounds of St Patrick’s Church, Shatapur Parish in Myitkyina, Kachin State, Myanmar. The...
At the beginning of his homily for the Solemnity of the Assumption, Fr Joseph referred to the artwork at one side of Holy Family Church to make a point about the day's celebration. His gentle way of highlighting the painting of the Assumption was also a good...