Columban formation in the Covid-19 pandemic

Columban formation in the Covid-19 pandemic

The Coronavirus inspires us to be more creative, more patient and more flexible than ever, writes Fr Alvaro Martinez of the General Council, as he explains how the Society’s formation programmes have been affected by the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis.   Manila and...
The Funeral of Fr Jim Gavigan by Fr Pat Raleigh

The Funeral of Fr Jim Gavigan by Fr Pat Raleigh

In brilliant sunshine on Thursday 25th June 2020 we bid farewell to Jim Gavigan. Fr Gerry Neylon was the celebrant and he was assisted by Fr Ray Husband, Regional Director. Gerry in his homily touched on the wonderful contribution Jim made over a 58 period in Fiji. He...
Fr James Francis Gavigan

Fr James Francis Gavigan

James (‘Jimmy’) Gavigan was born in Ballyshannon, Co Donegal on 9 April 1927. He was educated at the Convent of Mercy and De la Salle Brothers Schools, and at St Eunan’s College, Letterkenny. He came to St Columban’s, Navan in September 1944 and was...
The faith of the people remains strong

The faith of the people remains strong

Churches closed on Sundays! No Sunday Mass! It is a shock. Yes, many people had stopped going to Mass for different reasons, but to have the official church telling priests not to have public Masses in their parishes was a remarkable event. Since this new regime came...
Forming Columban Seminarians in Fiji

Forming Columban Seminarians in Fiji

Columban missionary Fr Frank Hoare writes about Columban Formation and being a ‘Father’. “I discovered a deeper meaning in the Our Father when I became a father myself,” said the Anglican vicar to me. I had just invited him to attend my first Mass after ordination. I...