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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

  • St Patrick's Day Dawn Prayers and scripture
    St Patrick's Day Dawn Prayers and scripture
    3 days to the event
    Tue, 17 Mar
    St Patrick's Church
    17 Mar 2026, 06:00 – 10:00
    St Patrick's Church, 20 St Patricks Rd, Saul, Downpatrick BT30 7JG, UK
    100 Our Fathers at the grave of St Patrick
  • Day Retreat for Young Adults
    Day Retreat for Young Adults
    42 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.
  • Worldwide Marian Procession
    Worldwide Marian Procession
    91 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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3/14/2026
Pope Leo XIV to move into papal apartment of Apostolic Palace
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Pope Leo XIV on March 14 took possession of the traditional papal apartment within the Apostolic Palace, moving into the quarters traditionally reserved for his predecessors. The move was announced on March 14 by the Holy See...

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3/14/2026
Pope Leo takes possession of apartment in Apostolic Palace
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The Director of the Holy See Press Office confirms Pope Leo XIV’s move to the Apostolic Palace after having resided at the Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio since the beginning of his pontificate. Read all  

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Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: Scotland bishops on assisted suicide legislation: ‘Safeguards do not work’ The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is urging Catholi...

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Seoul: Religious women reflect on AI ethics and faith
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Religious communities in South Korea participate in a special lecture on artificial intelligence, calling for wisdom, responsibility, and the commitment to human dignity. Read all  

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Surrogacy, the Holy See at the UN: Always protect women and children
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A note from the Permanent Mission highlights the risks of exploitation in surrogacy, describing it as a field where “the technology and practice have run laps around the law and ethics”: a life can never become a “product,” a...

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