A Christmas of Farewells for the Columbans in Ireland

A Christmas of Farewells for the Columbans in Ireland

There is always sadness when a family member or a member of a community dies, particularly at Christmas time, writes Fr Pat Raleigh. This Christmas the Columbans in Ireland are mourning the loss of four priests. On Friday 30th December 2022, when we were coming to...
Remembering all Columbans Who Have Journeyed With Us

Remembering all Columbans Who Have Journeyed With Us

It was a great blessing to have so many present for Cemetery Sunday on 12th June 2022, writes Fr Pat Raleigh. After a lapse of three years, due to COVID, it was a pleasure to gather together on Sunday at the Community Cemetery in Dalgan to give thanks to God for the...
Tenth Anniversary of Loyola Institute Celebrated

Tenth Anniversary of Loyola Institute Celebrated

‘Theology in a Conversation About Hope’ was the title of Dr Cornelius Casey’s lecture to mark the tenth anniversary of the Loyola Institute at Trinity College Dublin. In his talk, the Director of the Loyola Institute discussed Charles Péguy’s theology of the...
Best wishes to our co-worker Claire Carey as she retires!

Best wishes to our co-worker Claire Carey as she retires!

On the Feast of St Clare, the community in Dalgan gathered to thank Claire Carey for her many years of service to Columban Mission and to wish her every blessing and good health in her retirement. On behalf of the Region, Fr Ray Husband, Regional Director, thanked...
Farewell to Ger Clarke as he retires after 26 years

Farewell to Ger Clarke as he retires after 26 years

Ger Clarke, one of the best-known faces around Dalgan, has just retired after 26 years working in Dalgan sharing the Columban vision with thousands of school students through Columban Mission Outreach. Tribute from Fr Pat Raleigh: It is never easy saying goodbyes but...