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RESTORE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST

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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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Rivers of Living Water

Charis Ireland will hold a National Day of Renewal at St. Patrick's College, Maynooth, on September 5th 2026 under the theme "Rivers of Living Water for Every Generation". The day will begin with a 10.00am conference featuring Pippa Baker, Simon Genoe and Fr. Patrick Cahill, followed by a 7pm concert with London-based Worship Collective One Hope Project. Organisers hope young Catholics from across Ireland will attend to deepen their understanding of the Holy Spirit and build

Aug 131 min read

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

Jun 232 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

Jun 66 min read

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7 days to the event
Sat, 26 Sept
Veneration of the Relic of Saint Padre Pio
St Patrick's Church
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26 Sept 2026, 19:00 – 21:00
St Patrick's Church, Aghagallon, Craigavon BT67 0AR, UK
Holy Mass and veneration at St Patrick's, Aghagallon
33 days to the event
Thu, 22 Oct
Triumph of the Heart: The Passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe
St. John’s Welcome Centre
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22 Oct 2026, 19:00 – 21:30
St. John’s Welcome Centre, Drum, Glenbrook, Co. Mayo, F12 Y226, Ireland
A screening at St John's Centre, Knock Shrine
48 days to the event
Fri, 06 Nov
Venerable Matt Talbot: Relics, Reconciliation and the Film
St Mary's Star of the Sea Church
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06 Nov 2026, 16:00 – 18:00
St Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 44 Church St, Rostrevor, Co. Down, Newry BT34 3BB, UK
An afternoon and evening at St Mary Star of the Sea, Killyleagh

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7 September 2026

An Honour Award for Eddie Caffrey of LMFM Radio

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Summer 2026: What the Councils Did

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Council 112

5 July 2026

The Relics of St Oliver Plunkett in Kingscourt

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9/18/2026

Pope calls Diocese of Rome to pastoral evaluation: ‘Do less and do it better'

At the opening of the Diocese of Rome’s new pastoral year, the Pope calls for a shared process of pastoral evaluation focused on encounter with Christ, community and service to the city. Read all  

Vatican News

9/18/2026

‘Sounds of Loss’ to mark International Day of Peace at St Peter’s Basilica

An audio installation by filmmaker Philip Gröning will be presented in the Atrium of St Peter's Basilica on 21 September, the UN International Day of Peace. Read all  

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9/18/2026

French Priest Faces Backlash After Passionate Homily

Catholic Arena

9/18/2026

Catholic Church in Malawi celebrates 125 years of evangelization

Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, the Holy See’s Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, is in Malawi for the 125th anniversary of the Catholic Church’s establishment in the country. The Eucharistic celebration is sched...

Vatican News

9/18/2026

Pope Leo's visit to France to focus on faith, culture, Europe

Pope Leo XIV’s September 25–28 Apostolic Journey to France will include meetings with civil authorities, young people and the Church, a visit to UNESCO in Paris, and an encounter in Metz focused on Europe, peace and unity. Re...

The Order of the Knights of St. Columbanus

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

Rivers of Living Water

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

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Pope calls Diocese of Rome to pastoral evaluation: ‘Do less and do it better'

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At the opening of the Diocese of Rome’s new pastoral year, the Pope calls for a shared process of pastoral evaluation focused on encounter with Christ, community and service to the city. Read all &nbsp;

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9/18/2026

‘Sounds of Loss’ to mark International Day of Peace at St Peter’s Basilica

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An audio installation by filmmaker Philip Gröning will be presented in the Atrium of St Peter's Basilica on 21 September, the UN International Day of Peace. Read all &nbsp;

Vatican News

9/18/2026

French Priest Faces Backlash After Passionate Homily

Catholic Arena

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9/18/2026

Catholic Church in Malawi celebrates 125 years of evangelization

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Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, the Holy See’s Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation, is in Malawi for the 125th anniversary of the Catholic Church’s establishment in the country. The Eucharistic celebration is sched...

Vatican News

9/18/2026

Pope Leo's visit to France to focus on faith, culture, Europe

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Pope Leo XIV’s September 25–28 Apostolic Journey to France will include meetings with civil authorities, young people and the Church, a visit to UNESCO in Paris, and an encounter in Metz focused on Europe, peace and unity. Re...

Vatican News

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Knights of St. Columbanus

At the opening of the Diocese of Rome’s new pastoral year, the Pope calls for a shared process of pastoral evaluation focused on encounter with Christ, community and service to the city. Read all

An audio installation by filmmaker Philip Gröning will be presented in the Atrium of St Peter's Basilica on 21 September, the UN International Day of Peace. Read all