An appreciation of Columban missionary Sr Marie Galvin

An appreciation of Columban missionary Sr Marie Galvin

On the journey of life, we are blessed to meet people who really influence us. We are able to genuinely say that they have made a difference. One such person for me was Columban Sister, Marie Galvin, whom we laid to rest on Monday 20th January 2020 at the Sisters’...
Report by Fr Pat Raleigh on Fr Michael Sinnott’s Funeral

Report by Fr Pat Raleigh on Fr Michael Sinnott’s Funeral

Fr Rat Raleigh recalls Fr Michael Sinnott as “A gentle and humble Columban Missionary who endeared himself to the poor and those who didn’t have a voice.” He reports on Fr Michael’s funeral which took place in Dalgan, on Wednesday 27th November 2019. The Dalgan...
Recent deaths in Dalgan

Recent deaths in Dalgan

At the Removal Prayer Service for Columban missionary Fr David Wall on Monday 28th October 2019, Fr Pat Raleigh gave the following address. The recent months here in Dalgan, have not been easy with so many deaths, three in the past week alone, Frank Mannion, Colm...
Remembering Fr Donal O’Dea

Remembering Fr Donal O’Dea

Fr Pat Raleigh delivered the following homily at the funeral Mass for Fr Donal O’Dea at St Columban’s, Dalgan Park, Navan on 29 July 2019. Each one of us gathered here this morning, in this lovely Chapel where Donal was ordained, will bring our own memories of him. I...