Happy St Patrick’s Day from the Columbans!

Happy St Patrick’s Day from the Columbans!

Quite some time ago, I came across a quotation from Saint Patrick, and since then I use it in the confessional whenever a penitent struggles and worries about sins committed in the past and already sacramentally confessed, writes Fr Tom Cusack. When Saint Patrick’s...
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...
Columban Centenary Celebration in Kildysart Co Clare

Columban Centenary Celebration in Kildysart Co Clare

Fr Pat Raleigh addressed the congregation in St Michael’s Church, Kildysart on Sunday morning after Communion. Here is a copy of his address and some images of the celebration. Theme: Looking Back, Looking Forward Good morning to you all and thank you so much for...