No Words Needed

No Words Needed

Columban Lay Missionary Angie Escarsa writes about her accompaniment of a Ukrainian refugee who has been confined to a nursing home because of her health issues and has become isolated by her lack of English. “Preach everywhere you go and, if necessary, use words”...
‘Farewell’ and ‘Welcome’!

‘Farewell’ and ‘Welcome’!

A coffee morning was held in Dalgan on Wednesday 22nd January 2025 to honour Michael O’Sullivan on his retirement after more than 30 years of loyal service as a Columban Co-worker. Accompanied by his wife Brenda, Michael heard Columban Regional Director, Fr David...
Reflecting on Ukraine, the Philippines and Synodality

Reflecting on Ukraine, the Philippines and Synodality

Three significant events keep niggling in my head as I reflect on life over the last few months: the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the presidential election in the Philippines, and the Synodal process in the Church, writes Columban lay missionary, Angie Escarsa. There...
God seems to be quiet

God seems to be quiet

Columban Lay Missionary Angie Escarsa reflects on the Covid-19 crisis and believes that God is not silent but is speaking to us more than ever during this pandemic. For months, my family has been faithful in praying the rosary as requested by Pope Francis after the...
Fr Dan Canniffe

Fr Dan Canniffe

Fr Daniel (Dan) Augustine Canniffe was born on 3 July 1928 in Bandon, Co Cork. Educated at Bandon NS, Hamilton High School, Bandon, and St Finbarr’s College, Farenferris, Cork, he came to St Columban’s, Navan in September 1945. Ordained priest on 21 December 1951, Dan...