Who are the Columbans?

Who are the Columbans?

An inside look into the Missionary Society of St Columban. A Society of missionary priests and lay people who work in 16 countries around the world. Founded in 1918 by two young Irish priests, Frs Edward Galvin and John Blowick, the Society takes its name from St...
Fr Columb (Colm) Rafferty

Fr Columb (Colm) Rafferty

Fr Columb (Colm) Rafferty was born on 2 March 1929 at Craigavole, Swatragh, Co Derry. He was educated at Swatragh PES and at St Columb’s College, Derry. He came to Dalgan in 1947 and was ordained priest on 21 December 1953. Colm’s first appointment was to 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...