In praise of our benefactors

In praise of our benefactors

They are remembered every day. They are prayed for at Mass, at the Divine Office, during community prayers. Many have died but they are never forgotten. Every day, without fail, whether alive or dead, they are brought before the Lord. In China, in Korea, in Myanmar,...
Address to Meath Archaeological and Historical Society

Address to Meath Archaeological and Historical Society

The Meath Archaeological & Historical Society invited Fr Neil Collins to address them to mark the Society’s Centenary. On Sunday 18 November, Fr Collins gave the following lecture titled: ‘The Columban Odyssey from Dalgan to the Far East –...
Columban Centenary Mass in Belcarra

Columban Centenary Mass in Belcarra

Homily of Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam at the Columban Centenary Mass in Belcarra, Co Mayo on 28 October 2018 which was attended by members of Fr John Blowick’s family....
Navan Civic Reception honours contribution of Columbans

Navan Civic Reception honours contribution of Columbans

A civic reception was hosted by the Mayor of Navan, Cllr Jim Holloway, along with members of Navan Municipal District and Meath County Council for the Missionary Society of St Columban, in its centenary year, to formally acknowledge the Columbans’ contribution...
Belcarra Parish honours Fr John Blowick

Belcarra Parish honours Fr John Blowick

Archbishop Michael Neary joins the Parish of Belcarra on Sunday 28 October 2018 to commemorate co-founder of the Missionary Society of St Columban, Fr John Blowick, who was born at Ballyfarna, Belcarra on 26 October...