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“As an Order of Catholic men we seek to serve God in fidelity to the teachings of the Magisterium of the Church. Inspired by the Evangelical zeal of our patron St. Columbanus we will promote a deeper understanding of these teachings for our members and the wider Church.”

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Public Speaking Competition 2025-26

Knights of St Columbanus Public Speaking Competition Dates 2026

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Jubilee of Hope Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi

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POPE ADDRESSES FAITHFUL

Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to share not only material goods but time, presence, and empathy.

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DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS

Order of the Knights of St Columbanus Mourns the Death of His Holiness Pope Francis

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ELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV

Order of the Knights of St Columbanus celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV

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Appointment of Vice Postulator for the Venerable Matt Talbot

The Order of the Knights of St Columbanus welcomes the appointment by Archbishop Dermot Martin of Brother Michael Murphy as Vice Postulator for the Cause of the Venerable Matt Talbot. The Order of the Knights of St Columbanus warmly welcomes and congratulates its fellow Brother, Michael Murphy, on his recent appointment as Vice Postulator for the Cause of the Venerable Matt Talbot. This significant appointment recognises Michael’s longstanding commitment to faith, service and

Malachy McDaid

2 days ago2 min read

Archbishop Martin: I encourage you to pray often, in union with Mary, for the protection of humanity in this technological age

Homily of Archbishop Eamon Martin for the 2026 All Ireland Rosary Rally on ‘Mary and the Age of Artificial Intelligence’ “To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up, our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears”. Friends, in recent months I’ve been reflecting more and more on that heartfelt prayer to Mary from the Salve Regina - the Hail Holy Queen! In many ways our world these days is like a “valley of tears”. We seem surrounded by ba

Malachy McDaid

Jun 66 min read

June Prayer: For the Values of Sport

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amén. Lord of life, we thank you for the gift of sport, for those who glorify God through the exercise of their bodies, for the friendships born on the field and the joy of playing as a team. You teach us that in life, as in the game, no one is saved alone. We need others to grow, to learn respect, to overcome our limits, and to celebrate together the victories we achieve. We ask that sport may always be a sch

Malachy McDaid

Jun 31 min read

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6/25/2026

A new face to serve the permanent diaconate in Cork and Ross

Frida Hennig

After preparing for the permanent diaconate for the past number of years, Paul Ryan of Co. Clare was ordained as a permanent deacon to serve the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross on Sunday, June 21 at the Church of the N...

The Irish Catholic

6/25/2026

Bishop calls for pilgrims to become ‘weavers of hope’ in Lourdes

Ava Campbell

Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick, has called on Irish society to become “weavers of hope” and present a united front for the most vulnerable in our community.At the Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage Mass to the Marian shrine of Lo...

The Irish Catholic

6/25/2026

Holy Cross Church at heart of planning refusal of Manna drones delivery hub

Alexa McAuliffe

Manna Drones Ltd, an Irish drone delivery company, proposed to the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to build an aerial delivery hub behind the Holy Cross Church in Dundrum, which was met with official refusal from the Co...

The Irish Catholic

6/25/2026

Dublin church invites growing community of young Catholics through its doors

Frida Hennig

Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin city centre will welcome young adults on July 12 for a one-day conference and day of reflection on living as disciples in contemporary Ireland.The conference, titled ‘Made for More - Say Yes...

The Irish Catholic

6/25/2026

Padre Pio statue appears to weep blood in Italian parish

michaelmccrea

Santa Maria delle Grazie (Our Lady of Grace) parish in the small Italian town of Casalba has found itself in the media spotlight after a statue of St. Padre Pio appeared to show a tear of blood trickling down its face. The di...

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RESTORE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST

OUR MISSION

PRESS RELEASE

Public Speaking Competition 2025-26

Knights of St Columbanus Public Speaking Competition Dates 2026

PRESS RELEASE

Jubilee of Hope Pilgrimage

Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi

PRESS RELEASE

POPE ADDRESSES FAITHFUL

Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to share not only material goods but time, presence, and empathy.

PRESS RELEASE

DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS

Order of the Knights of St Columbanus Mourns the Death of His Holiness Pope Francis

PRESS RELEASE

ELECTION OF POPE LEO XIV

Order of the Knights of St Columbanus celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV

Featured Posts

Appointment of Vice Postulator for the Venerable Matt Talbot

Archbishop Martin: I encourage you to pray often, in union with Mary, for the protection of humanity in this technological age

June Prayer: For the Values of Sport

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6/25/2026

A new face to serve the permanent diaconate in Cork and Ross

Frida Hennig

After preparing for the permanent diaconate for the past number of years, Paul Ryan of Co. Clare was ordained as a permanent deacon to serve the people of the Diocese of Cork and Ross on Sunday, June 21 at the Church of the N...

The Irish Catholic

6/25/2026

Bishop calls for pilgrims to become ‘weavers of hope’ in Lourdes

Ava Campbell

Bishop Brendan Leahy of Limerick, has called on Irish society to become “weavers of hope” and present a united front for the most vulnerable in our community.At the Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage Mass to the Marian shrine of Lo...

The Irish Catholic

6/25/2026

Holy Cross Church at heart of planning refusal of Manna drones delivery hub

Alexa McAuliffe

Manna Drones Ltd, an Irish drone delivery company, proposed to the Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to build an aerial delivery hub behind the Holy Cross Church in Dundrum, which was met with official refusal from the Co...

The Irish Catholic

6/25/2026

Dublin church invites growing community of young Catholics through its doors

Frida Hennig

Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin city centre will welcome young adults on July 12 for a one-day conference and day of reflection on living as disciples in contemporary Ireland.The conference, titled ‘Made for More - Say Yes...

The Irish Catholic

6/25/2026

Padre Pio statue appears to weep blood in Italian parish

michaelmccrea

Santa Maria delle Grazie (Our Lady of Grace) parish in the small Italian town of Casalba has found itself in the media spotlight after a statue of St. Padre Pio appeared to show a tear of blood trickling down its face. The di...

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