St Columbanus: Radical Visionary

St Columbanus: Radical Visionary

St Columbanus was a man who crossed borders, literally and figuratively, and was the first to speak about a European identity. For his feast day on 23rd November we publish an extract of former president of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese’s talk: ‘Columbanus, the Man...
Dalgan Hosts AGM of Turas Columbanus

Dalgan Hosts AGM of Turas Columbanus

The first newsletter of the Via Columbani Partnership has just been launched summarising some highlights of 2024 and some of the projects for 2025 across the communities in Europe that celebrate the legacy of Saints Columbanus and Gall. The mission of the Via...
Novena to Prepare for the Feast of St Columban

Novena to Prepare for the Feast of St Columban

We invite those who wish to prepare for the Feast of St Columban on 23rd November to participate in this Novena between 14th – 22nd November. It includes prayers, a litany and quotations. The complete novena booklet can be downloaded in pdf format here:...
The Columban Way: a Route to Jubilee 2025

The Columban Way: a Route to Jubilee 2025

Cristian Colombo writes about the completion of the Columban Way in Italy and its recognition by the Italian Tourist Board.   It all began with a dream. St Columban’s mother dreamt that the sun descended into the womb of a woman and that this sun in turn escorted the...