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Who are the Columbans?

Columbans are a missionary society of priests who work in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters in 16 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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Celebrating 50 Years of Devotion: Fr. Ed O’Connell


In a world that often seems transient and fast-paced, where commitments can wane, and attention spans can diminish, it is…

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Fr Tim Mulroy and Vida Hequilan visit Lower Hutt Columbans in New Zealand


Our Columban Society Leader, Fr Tim Mulroy, and the leader of the Columban Central Lay Mission Leadership Team, Vida Hequilan,…

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