Columban Statement for COP30

Columban Statement for COP30

In a statement ahead of COP30, Columbans are urging world leaders to “commit to bold, enforceable climate policies that prioritise frontline communities” and “uphold the principles of integral ecology, recognising the interconnectedness of...
Laudato Si Inspired Projects Flourish in Dalgan

Laudato Si Inspired Projects Flourish in Dalgan

As we continue to celebrate the Season of Creation through various activities and events this month, we look at some of the projects inspired by Laudato Si’ which the Columbans in the region of Ireland have undertaken.  In 2015, Pope Francis published ‘Laudato...
Far East Magazine Focuses on Season of Creation

Far East Magazine Focuses on Season of Creation

The September/October issue of the Far East has a special focus on the Season of Creation (1st September – 4th October). In this issue Fr Alvaro Martinez writes about water scarcity caused by large monoculture plantations in southern Chile and how he has helped native...
Successful Completion of the 570km Turas Columbanus

Successful Completion of the 570km Turas Columbanus

Plans are now in motion to request the Council of Europe to grant the Turas Columbanus in Ireland, the north-south pilgrim trail across the whole island of Ireland the status of a European Heritage Trail, putting it on a par with the Camino de Santiago in Spain, and...