Bishops praise “great worldwide contribution” of Columbans

Bishops praise “great worldwide contribution” of Columbans

At the conclusion of their Autumn 2018 General Meeting in Maynooth, the Irish Bishops’ Conference paid tribute to the work of the Columban missionaries. In a statement issued on 3 October, the bishops referenced the Centenary of the Missionary Society of St Columban...
Newstalk documentary on Columban work in Pakistan

Newstalk documentary on Columban work in Pakistan

A radio documentary broadcast on Saturday 1 September 2018 on Newstalk explored the issue of bonded labour among the Christian minority in Pakistan. In the programme, radio producer, Fergal McCarthy, examines the work of Columban missionaries, Fr Tomas King and Fr...
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly’s homily for Foundation Day

Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly’s homily for Foundation Day

June 29th 2018 Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Columban Centenary Mass A very good afternoon to all who have gathered – Priests, Sisters, Brothers, Lay Missionaries Co-Workers and Office staff, and family members of the Columban missionaries, for this special...
Cemetery Sunday 2018: Jastine Valdez remembered

Cemetery Sunday 2018: Jastine Valdez remembered

Last Sunday, the regional director of the Columbans in Ireland, Fr Pat Raleigh marked Cemetery Sunday in Dalgan Park recalling all those Columbans “who journeyed with us” during the course of the Society’s 100 years of mission. Greeting up to 400 relatives of deceased...