Pope and Taoiseach reference legacy of St Columbanus

Pope and Taoiseach reference legacy of St Columbanus

In the course of Pope Francis’ historic two-day visit to Ireland over 25-26 August, reference was made in a number of speeches and homilies to the patron saint of the Missionary Society of St Columban – St Columbanus. Here are extracts from the relevant speeches...
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...