“Our missionary call is rooted in baptism”

“Our missionary call is rooted in baptism”

A message from our regional director, Fr Raymond Husband, published in the January/February 2019 issue of the Far East magazine. As we begin a New Year, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers of the Far East, our benefactors and friends a Happy...
Archbishop Neary sings the praises of Columbans in Belcarra

Archbishop Neary sings the praises of Columbans in Belcarra

“The spirit of idealism is so characteristic of the Columbans,” Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam said in his address at Belcarra parish in Co Mayo at a Mass to mark the centenary of the Society on 28 October 2018. In an affirming address at St Anne’s Parish, the...
Columban Centenary Mass in Belcarra

Columban Centenary Mass in Belcarra

Homily of Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam at the Columban Centenary Mass in Belcarra, Co Mayo on 28 October 2018 which was attended by members of Fr John Blowick’s family....
Belcarra Parish honours Fr John Blowick

Belcarra Parish honours Fr John Blowick

Archbishop Michael Neary joins the Parish of Belcarra on Sunday 28 October 2018 to commemorate co-founder of the Missionary Society of St Columban, Fr John Blowick, who was born at Ballyfarna, Belcarra on 26 October...
Families pay tribute to their Columban heroes

Families pay tribute to their Columban heroes

A new plaque commemorating Columban missionary Bishop Patrick Cleary was blessed and unveiled at St Michael’s Parish, Kildysart by Bishop Fintan Monahan of Killaloe at a recent Mass to mark the centenary of the Society. In his address, Regional Director for the...