Families pay tribute to their Columban heroes

Families pay tribute to their Columban heroes

A new plaque commemorating Columban missionary Bishop Patrick Cleary was blessed and unveiled at St Michael’s Parish, Kildysart by Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe at a recent Mass to mark the centenary of the Society. In his address, Regional Director for the...
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...
Far East launches Schools Journalism Competition 2019

Far East launches Schools Journalism Competition 2019

Following the success of last year’s inaugural Columban Schools Journalism competition, the Far East magazine will once again host the competition in 2019. Students aged 15-18 inclusive are invited to write an article or make a video report that informs and raises...
Meet our new General Council

Meet our new General Council

As the Missionary Society of St Columban begins its second century, a new general council has just been elected at the general assembly in Taiwan which will draw together expertise from US/Ireland, New Zealand/Australia, South Korea and Chile. Irishman Fr Tim Mulroy...
Dalgan Park featured in publicity for Pope’s Skoda

Dalgan Park featured in publicity for Pope’s Skoda

One of the two Skoda cars used by Pope Francis during his visit to Ireland for the World Meeting of the Families was photographed at Dalgan Park, home of the Columbans in Ireland, for publicity in advance of the papal visit. Ahead of the Pope’s arrival on Saturday 25...