In the footsteps of St Columban

St Columban Pilgrimage 2015

Join the Columbans on a Pilgrimage in August/September 2015 from Dublin to Italy to mark the 1400th Anniversary of the death of St Columban in the year 615.

Dublin  >  Luxeuil  >  Bregenz  >  Disentis  >  Olivone  >  Bobbio  >  Rome

St Columban - Monk, Missionary and Writer

Enter into the world of the late 6th and early 7th century Europe as you follow St Columban as he set out from Ireland for the re-evangelization of Europe. Be spiritually uplifted as you follow this Pilgrim for Christ, through some of Europe's most spectacular scenery. Let your faith in Christ be enriched and grow as you open your hearts and minds to God speaking with you on this journey.

Pilgrimage - Dublin to Rome

Dates:       17th August - 5th September, 2015
Itinerary:    Dublin  >  Luxeuil  >  Bregenz  >  Disentis  >  Olivone  >  Bobbio  >  Rome


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PILGRIMAGE

• Learn about Celtic Spirituality and visit important monastic sites in Ireland.
  
  
• Visit the Irish headquarters of Columban Fathers and Columban Sisters in Ireland.
  
  
• Visit the sites of monasteries founded by St Columban in France, Austria and Italy.
  
  
• Enjoy spectacular scenery including:
  
  
  1. The Irish countryside.
  2. Eastern France - the Vosges Mountains, ancient towns and monestaries.
  3. Lake Constance at the northern end of the Alps, located on the border between Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
  4. The Swiss Alps - cross the Lucomagno Pass in Switzerland.
  5. Italy - The Apennine Mountains - St Columban's resting place in Bobbio.
  6. Rome - the Eternal City.

TOUR LEADER
The Pilgrimage tour leader will be Irish Born, Fr Tommy Murphy, previous Columban Superior General. He is an expert on Celtic Spirituality (out of which St Columban came). Fr Tommy spent many years in Korea and later in China. In 2010 he led 36 young Columbans on a three week pilgrimage following in the footsteps of our patron, St Columban.

CHAPLAIN
The Chaplain will be Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, Columban Fr Gary Walker. Fr Gary Walker spent six years on mission in Jamaica. He was elected to the Columban General Council for a six year term and was based in Dublin. This was followed by an appointment as the editor of The Far East Magazine in Australia for 10 years, followed by his appointment as Regional Director.

For more information on Pilgrimage Itineraries, Air fares and Accomodation please contact:

Janette Mentha
Director of Mission Programs
Tel: 03 9375 9411
Fax: 03 9379 6040
Email: jmentha@columban.org.au