ACN Campaign Focuses on Columban in Pakistan

ACN Campaign Focuses on Columban in Pakistan

Aid to the Church in Need Ireland’s Lenten Missionary Campaign has highlighted the work of Columban Missionary, Fr Tomás King in Pakistan. The campaign is promoted as giving “some much-deserved attention to the heroic efforts of Christian missionaries in some of the...
Rise in Polio Cases in Pakistan

Rise in Polio Cases in Pakistan

Last year alarm bells rang internationally when an outbreak of Polio was reported in war-torn Gaza. A major humanitarian effort was set in motion to allow a vaccination programme take place. Afghanistan is another country with Polio cases. Sadly, Pakistan in recent...
“May 2026 be a year of peace and gratitude”

“May 2026 be a year of peace and gratitude”

January is the time of the year when we look ahead and make a resolution to exercise more or commit ourselves to some change. But we also have to look back and see how we did in the past. As a missionary, it can be very hard to see the fruits of our labour. I know...
Cardinal Coutts and Bishop Nulty Visit Dalgan

Cardinal Coutts and Bishop Nulty Visit Dalgan

Two high-ranking prelates visited Dalgan this week as the Society in Ireland and worldwide celebrated the Feast of St Columbanus. On Monday, 24th November the Columbans in Dalgan gathered in the College Chapel to celebrate the Feast of St Columban. Due to the fact...
Stepping Stone of Love

Stepping Stone of Love

I often see poor children in Pakistan who ride to school on old motorcycles with their fathers in the mornings. These worn-out motorcycles, which look as though they could break down at any moment, carry three or four children together with their father. Younger...