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Charity with a Purpose

RESTORE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST

OUR MISSION

Supreme Knight

John Murphy

 “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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Upcoming Public Events

  • Day Retreat for Young Adults
    Day Retreat for Young Adults
    22 days to the event
    Sat, 25 Apr
    Lough Derg, Pettigo
    25 Apr 2026, 10:00 – 16:30
    Lough Derg, Pettigo, Ballymacavany, Co. Donegal, Ireland
    Day Retreat for young adults: In a busy world, finding stillness is a deliberate act of faith, allowing individuals to surrender anxieties, hear God’s voice, and gain perspective.
  • Knock Pilgrimage 2026
    Knock Pilgrimage 2026
    58 days to the event
    Sun, 31 May
    Knock Shrine
    31 May 2026, 15:00 – 17:00
    Knock Shrine, Carrowmore, Knock, Co. Mayo, Ireland
    A chance to visit Ireland's international Eucharistic and Marian shrine. Join with us at the Anointing of the Sick and the concelebration of Mass.
  • Worldwide Marian Procession
    Worldwide Marian Procession
    71 days to the event
    Sat, 13 Jun
    St. Mary's Catholic Church
    13 Jun 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
    St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1 Fanad Dr, Londonderry BT48 9QE, UK
    Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Join in unity across the world to honour the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Order Activities

Council 15

16 August 2025

Men's Retreat

Duffcarrick, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, Ireland

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4/3/2026
Built to mirror Jerusalem, this Lithuanian Calvary has 35 stations of the cross
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VILNIUS, Lithuania — On the northern edge of Lithuania’s capital, pilgrims walk a 7-kilometer (4.3-mile) route known as Vilnius Calvary, a landscape of chapels, gates, hills, and a small bridge designed to reflect the topogra...

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Pope speaks with Israeli and Ukrainian presidents amid conflicts in Holy Land, Ukraine
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Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Good Friday. The Vatican said the pope spoke separately with both presidents on April 3. They exchanged Easter and...

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4/3/2026
EWTN News explains: What are the Good Friday Reproaches?
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The Good Friday Reproaches are a series of antiphons, known also as the “Improperia” or “Popule Meus” (“My People”), coming from the opening lines of the Latin text of the recitation. Dating back to the ninth century, though...

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4/3/2026
Pope to Ukrainian President: May hostilities cease and a just and lasting peace be achieved
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During a telephone call with the Ukrainian President on Friday morning, Pope Leo XIV reaffirms his closeness to the Ukrainian people. Read all  

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4/3/2026
Pope and Israeli President discuss need to reopen all channels of dialogue
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Pope Leo XIV and President of the State of Israel, Isaac Herzog, speak by phone on Friday morning on the occasion of the Easter festivities. The conversation focused on the need to put an end to the serious ongoing conflict....

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