Bishops praise “great worldwide contribution” of Columbans

Bishops praise “great worldwide contribution” of Columbans

At the conclusion of their Autumn 2018 General Meeting in Maynooth, the Irish Bishops’ Conference paid tribute to the work of the Columban missionaries. In a statement issued on 3 October, the bishops referenced the Centenary of the Missionary Society of St Columban...
Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly’s homily for Foundation Day

Archbishop Kieran O’Reilly’s homily for Foundation Day

June 29th 2018 Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Columban Centenary Mass A very good afternoon to all who have gathered – Priests, Sisters, Brothers, Lay Missionaries Co-Workers and Office staff, and family members of the Columban missionaries, for this special...
Letters from an Irish Missionary in China

Letters from an Irish Missionary in China

The Missionary Society of St Columban and the Congregation of the Missionary Sisters of St Columban were born from the vision of two young priests whom Providence brought together in the years between 1916 and 1920. Edward Galvin, on loan to the Diocese of Brooklyn,...