Migrant Workers Celebrate “Our Dear Fr Aodh”

Migrant Workers Celebrate “Our Dear Fr Aodh”

Migrant workers in Britain paid warm tributes to Columban Father Aodh O’Halpin at a Mass they organised for him in London on 28 May, writes Columban co-worker Ellen Teague. Fr Aodh died on 2 April 2022 at the age of 88 in Ireland after illness forced him to move into...
COP26: The Real Work Begins

COP26: The Real Work Begins

Ellen Teague, along with other Columban representatives, travelled to Glasgow to participate in events focused on COP26. In this blog, she asks where the movement goes from here. Have you ever experienced fried Macaroni Cheese or had two weeks of conversations through...
Columbans Get Ready for COP26

Columbans Get Ready for COP26

An Overview by Amy Echeverria with contributions from Ellen Teague (UK) and Fr Peter O’Neill, SSC (Australia) The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October –12 November 2021. COP26 is a critical opportunity to...
Columban co-worker presented with Pax Christi Peace Award

Columban co-worker presented with Pax Christi Peace Award

Columban JPIC expert Ellen Teague has been presented with this year’s Pax Christi Peace Award in recognition of her many commitments to justice and peace. Pax Christi has presented this award to those who have shown a commitment for peace and justice bi-annually since...
Steady stream of entries for Columban Schools Competition

Steady stream of entries for Columban Schools Competition

A steady stream of entries have been coming into this year’s Columban Schools Media competition, writes Ellen Teague of Columban JPIC Media. With less than a month to go before the competition closes on 20th February, there is still time to submit entries either in...