Migrant Journeys

Migrant Journeys

On a recent visit to South America, Fr Alo Connaughton spoke to two men about their experiences as migrants. In Peru, Columban missionary Fr Nguyen Xuan Tien shared about his journey from his home in Vietnam to Australia where he joined the Columbans. In Chile,...
A House of Hospitality

A House of Hospitality

Danny Sweeney was invited by the Columbans to spend a year experiencing cross-cultural mission in Chile. This Columban ministry of hospitality to migrant communities left a lasting impression on him.   “I found these at the market for you!” exclaimed Karl as he...
Fr Patrick Egan

Fr Patrick Egan

Fr Pat Egan was born in Ballybrehony, Claremorris, Co Mayo to James and Mary Egan. He was educated in Ballyfarna NS and St Colman’s College, Claremorris, Co Mayo. He came to Dalgan in 1953 when made his permanent aggregation as a Columban on 29th September 1957. He...
The Bread of Life

The Bread of Life

The struggle of any missionary is to give effective aid to those who are in need. Yet, it is sometimes difficult to determine how best to aid others. In the 1990s when I was a seminarian, a man came knocking on the door of our Columban house. He wanted to speak to a...
Fr John Marley

Fr John Marley

Fr John Marley was born in Belfast on 11th January 1927. He was educated at St Patrick’s PES, St Comgall’s PES and St Malachy’s College, Belfast. He came to St Columban’s, Navan in September 1944 and was ordained priest on 21st December 1950. John’s first...