Subanen Christmas cards are on sale!

Subanen Christmas cards are on sale!

We are pleased to inform supporters that the Christmas cards created by the indigenous Subanen community in the Philippines, long renowned for their crafting traditions, are once again available to buy. By purchasing these cards you are showing your support of the...
Pandemic made the poor poorer and the rich richer

Pandemic made the poor poorer and the rich richer

The Covid pandemic has caused great harm, warns Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen. The rich became richer while the poor became poorer. During the pandemic, an additional 4.27 million Filipinos fell into extreme poverty. People like Maria Mahirap, one of the poorest...
Joy as Second Columban Priest Ordained in the Philippines

Joy as Second Columban Priest Ordained in the Philippines

We rejoice and give thanks to God for the priestly ordination of Fr Jerry A. Lohera as a Columban missionary priest. On 14 June 2022, Archbishop Jose Cabantan of Cagayan de Oro ordained Fr Jerry. The ceremony took place at San Roque Parish, Magsaysay, Misamis...
Reflecting on Ukraine, the Philippines and Synodality

Reflecting on Ukraine, the Philippines and Synodality

Three significant events keep niggling in my head as I reflect on life over the last few months: the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the presidential election in the Philippines, and the Synodal process in the Church, writes Columban lay missionary, Angie Escarsa. There...
Fr William Carrigan

Fr William Carrigan

Fr William (Billy) Carrigan was born on 18th July 1933 at Conahy, Co Kilkenny. He was educated at Clinstown NS and St Kieran’s College, Kilkenny. He came to St Columban’s, Dalgan Park, Navan in September 1951. He was ordained priest on 22nd December 1957. In 1958 he...