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...
Come, join us for mission: Vicar General Fr Arturo Aguilar SSC

Come, join us for mission: Vicar General Fr Arturo Aguilar SSC

In this Centenary Reflection video, Columban Vicar General Fr Arturo Aguilar SSC shares his joy of participating in Centenary celebrations in many parts of the world and invites everyone to join us in mission. As Vicar General, he had the opportunity to visit many of...
Memories of my uncle Fr Thomas Cusack

Memories of my uncle Fr Thomas Cusack

Fr Thomas Cusack, a Columban missionary executed by Communist forces during the Korean War (1950-53), is recalled by his nephew, Fr Tom Cusack, also a Columban. Fr Thomas Cusack was born at Ballycotton, Co Clare, in 1910. In 1949, he was appointed Vice-Director of the...
The Blessing of St Nicholas Church in Pakistan

The Blessing of St Nicholas Church in Pakistan

Columban Fr Tomás King assisted Bishop Samson Shukerdin OFM of the Catholic Diocese of Hyderabad in the special dedication liturgy for St Nicholas church. This beautiful Church is designed like hut because the people of the surrounding Nagarparkar area in Sindh...