In 2019, the United Nations published their Global Resource Outlook which concluded that “90% of biodiversity loss is caused by resource extraction and processing.” This includes human activities like habitat destruction for agriculture and mining and the...
Our patron St Columban famously said, “if you want to know the Creator, look at creation.” As Catholics, Columbans believe that creation – animals, plants, ecosystems, and all natural things – is a sacred gift from God and that God is revealed to us through each...
In latest episode of ‘Meet a Columban’, the Regional Director of Oceania, Fr Trevor Trotter SSC, speaks to Columban Society Leader, Fr Tim Mulroy SSC. Originally from Meelick, Swinford, Co Mayo, Fr Tim was Regional Director in the US between 2012-2018. He worked in...
An interview with Columban missionary Fr Eamon Sheridan who speaks about his work with those addicted to heroin and the 12-step programme. "Addiction is an insidious disease."
Each year in June, hundreds of people – relatives, supporters, friends and co-workers of the Columbans – attend the annual Cemetery Sunday Mass in Dalgan Park and the blessing of graves. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Government guidelines on...
This is the winning video in the 2020 Columban Schools Journalism Competition in Ireland. It is by Aishling Rochford, a student at Pobalscoil Inbhear Scéine /Kenmare Community School. The theme was ‘Tackling Our Throwaway Culture’. Folllow us on Twitter...
Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' is five years old this month and captures the social, economic and environmental justice in building and protecting Our Common Home. It details a pathway of hope as we face the plant’s environmental crisis. Watch as Columbans...
Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen, President and Founder of the Preda Foundation, appeals for the release of the children jailed in the Metro Manila and Central Luzon detention centres who are in danger of contracting the Coronavirus. The infection is sweeping...
A Celebration of Light took place at St Columban’s Dalgan Park, Navan on Holy Saturday at 9pm. It was part of a nationwide act of solidarity in support of all frontline staff and those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. https://youtu.be/dGudMJaYas8
An Easter Message from Fr Tim Mulroy, International Leader of the Missionary Society of St Columban and from Vida Hequilan, the Central Coordinator of Columban Lay Missionaries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dY8_R1pE_A4&feature=youtu.be