Message from new Society Leader for St Columban’s Day

Message from new Society Leader for St Columban’s Day

MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST COLUMBAN General Council Hong Kong Feast of St Columban, 23 November 2018   Dear Confreres, LMs & Co-Workers, Greetings for the Feast of St Columban and the closing celebrations for our Centenary Year. During this past year, all of...
Archbishop Neary sings the praises of Columbans in Belcarra

Archbishop Neary sings the praises of Columbans in Belcarra

“The spirit of idealism is so characteristic of the Columbans,” Archbishop Michael Neary of Tuam said in his address at Belcarra parish in Co Mayo at a Mass to mark the centenary of the Society on 28 October 2018. In an affirming address at St Anne’s Parish, the...
Navan Civic Reception honours contribution of Columbans

Navan Civic Reception honours contribution of Columbans

A civic reception was hosted by the Mayor of Navan, Cllr Jim Holloway, along with members of Navan Municipal District and Meath County Council for the Missionary Society of St Columban, in its centenary year, to formally acknowledge the Columbans’ contribution...
Belcarra Parish honours Fr John Blowick

Belcarra Parish honours Fr John Blowick

Archbishop Michael Neary joins the Parish of Belcarra on Sunday 28 October 2018 to commemorate co-founder of the Missionary Society of St Columban, Fr John Blowick, who was born at Ballyfarna, Belcarra on 26 October...
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...