First Columban Mission to China 1920

First Columban Mission to China 1920

One hundred years ago the first Columbans arrived in China. Fr Neil Collins recalls the challenges they faced in places like Hanyang – “a city of no Catholics”. “Didn’t this luggage belong to the Irish missionaries to China?” asked a dock worker in...
86-year-old Chinese woman recalls Bishop Edward Galvin

86-year-old Chinese woman recalls Bishop Edward Galvin

Two weeks ago, Fr Paul announced with great excitement what seemed to be his discovery of the pearl of great price. In terms of Church history in this area of China, the discovery brought a broad smile to his face. The source of his excitement was the news shared with...
Cemetery Sunday Mass from Dalgan

Cemetery Sunday Mass from Dalgan

Each year in June, hundreds of people – relatives, supporters, friends and co-workers of the Columbans – attend the annual Cemetery Sunday Mass in Dalgan Park and the blessing of graves. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Government guidelines on social...
Join us online for Cemetery Sunday

Join us online for Cemetery Sunday

Each year in June, hundreds of people – relatives, supporters, friends and co-workers of the Columbans – attend the annual Cemetery Sunday Mass in Dalgan Park and the blessing of graves. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Government guidelines on...
Grounds in Dalgan closed to the public amid Covid-19 pandemic

Grounds in Dalgan closed to the public amid Covid-19 pandemic

The grounds of Dalgan Park have been closed to the public as part of the Columban Fathers’ efforts to contain the spread of the Covid-19 virus. The scenic grounds are a popular amenity used by the public all the year around. However, ahead of the weekend, the Regional...