3rd Sunday of Advent: Walk in the light

3rd Sunday of Advent: Walk in the light

On Gaudete Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, Fr Tom O’Reilly lit the third candle on the Advent wreath and led the prayers of the community in Dalgan Park. We pray that our lives may continue to be anchored in the joy of the Gospel. That we may rejoice each day in...
Like barnacles…

Like barnacles…

He was a young, fit, articulate teenager and he was very, very angry. “I had a massive row with my Mum,” he said. “That’s it, I’ve had it. I’m moving out. I may end up homeless, but I am never, ever going back to that woman.” In homes up and down the land similar...
The Challenges to Family Today

The Challenges to Family Today

Ahead of the World Meeting of Families in Dublin and the visit of Pope Francis to Ireland, Fr Shay Cullen reflects on the meaning of family and the challenges families face today. What is family to each one of us and how important is it to belong to a family? We all...
A ‘thank you’ to all who supported Family and Mission Day

A ‘thank you’ to all who supported Family and Mission Day

In his homily for our Family and Mission Day Mass in Dalgan, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin of Dublin spoke of the great affection in which the Columbans are held by the people and clergy of Ireland. This was clearly evident by the huge numbers who came to Dalgan to...
Huge turnout for Columban Family and Mission Day

Huge turnout for Columban Family and Mission Day

“This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” With these words Columban regional director, Fr Pat Raleigh, welcomed over 1,500 people to Dalgan Park on Sunday 1st July 2018 for ‘Family and Mission Day’, the centrepiece of Columban...