Good News from Wuhan!

Good News from Wuhan!

Fr John Boles speaks to a young Columban who shares words of hope from an unexpected place. Wuhan! A name now notorious as the probable source of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. But, for Catholics and especially Columbans, Wuhan means GOOD NEWS. It is where the...
Good News From Wuhan

Good News From Wuhan

Columban missionary, Fr John Boles, explains why Wuhan, now notorious as the probable source of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, signifies Good News for the Columbans. Wuhan! A name now notorious as the probable source of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. But, for...
Columban produces radio documentary on Irish-Chinese link

Columban produces radio documentary on Irish-Chinese link

Columban missionary Fr Malachy Smyth has produced a new radio documentary on a little known link between Ireland and China that will be broadcast on Mid-West Radio over Christmas. ‘Ireland’s Unsung Hero’ is presented by documentary-maker Brian Kenny and produced by Fr...
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...