Fr Raymond Husband re-elected as Regional Director

Fr Raymond Husband re-elected as Regional Director

Fr Raymond Husband has been re-elected as Regional Director of the Missionary Society of St Columban in Ireland. The Navan-native led the region over the past three years. He will be assisted in his next term of office by Fr Padraig O’Donovan, who replaces Fr Gerry...
Join us online for Cemetery Sunday

Join us online for Cemetery Sunday

Each year in June, hundreds of people – relatives, supporters, friends and co-workers of the Columbans – attend the annual Cemetery Sunday Mass in Dalgan Park and the blessing of graves. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Government guidelines on...
Columban message for Laudato Si’ Week

Columban message for Laudato Si’ Week

Missionary Society of St Columban 2020 Laudato Si’ Week Message Because all creatures are connected, each must be cherished with love and respect, for all of us as living creatures are dependent on one another. LS 42 24 May 2020 marks the 5th anniversary of the...
Columbans in Ireland take part in Act of Consecration

Columbans in Ireland take part in Act of Consecration

On the Feast of the Annunciation, 25 March, the Columban community at Dalgan Park joined the Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, along with bishops, priests and the faithful in consecrating the people of Ireland to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for...
Significant anniversaries of Columban martyrs in 2020

Significant anniversaries of Columban martyrs in 2020

In the January/February 2020 Editorial of the Far East magazine, Fr Raymond Husband, Regional Director of the Columbans in Ireland, highlights some significant anniversaries this year of Columban missionaries who gave their lives for the Gospel and love of the people...