Columbans are a missionary society of priests who work in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters in 17 countries from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. Formally founded in 1918, St Columbans Mission Society takes its name from St Columban, Ireland's sixth century missionary to Europe. Read more about us
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The late dawn of a restless dream
But in one sense what was a day of fulfilment of many dreams, in another, was just a peep at the restless dawn of Bishop Galvin’s dream of finding others to follow him.
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World Day of Social Justice and remembering Asma Jehangir
When the judge asked her why she had brought such people into his court, she replied, bluntly, that he was there precisely for them.
A thank you message from Fr Brian Vale SSC, Regional Director, St Columbans…