Update from the Columban Centre in Dublin

Update from the Columban Centre in Dublin

With the easing of Covid restrictions our work teaching English to refugees and migrants was able to get back to pre-Covid levels, writes Michael O’Sullivan. We have kept classes smaller but are running more afternoon classes to cope with demand. As well as the...
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...
Earth Day Should be Every Day

Earth Day Should be Every Day

Earth Day should be every day, writes Fr Shay Cullen, as we recognise and celebrate the miracle of life itself on this unique planet, with millions of diverse amazing creatures making up wondrous biodiversity that exists nowhere else in the known universe. How blessed...
Nowhere to Go

Nowhere to Go

Watching the collision of hope and horror in Ukraine played out on television screens, people fleeing with their whole belongings in suitcases and plastic bags, I am reminded of stories of settlers from various parts of Philippines flocking into Mindanao after the...
Collisions of History

Collisions of History

            When hope and horror collide Home no longer a hide People are forced to seek Havens in the belief That humanity will offer relief To the destitute, evicted, grieved. No time to look back Remembering will have to wait Be shared...