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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

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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

Catholic bishop of Northampton charged with child rape

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The diocese of Northampton, England, confirmed that a Catholic bishop in England has been charged with child rape. Bishop David James Oakley of Northampton was charged with two counts of rape against a female under the age of...

EWTN

6/25/2026

Pope Leo XIV: Sport is an opportunity for spiritual growth

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Pope Leo XIV this week emphasized that sports are important for spiritual growth and human development. In a private audience with members of the Italian Swimming Federation on June 25, the pontiff highlighted the value of co...

EWTN

6/25/2026

English edition of Pope Leo XIV’s early writings set for release

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Pope Leo XIV’s early writings as a friar and prior general of the Augustinians are set to be released in September 2026, the Vatican announced this week. According to Vatican News, the writings will be published in the volume...

EWTN

6/25/2026

Vatican hosts Christians, Dharmic faiths to strengthen fraternity in Europe

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Representatives of Christianity and Dharmic religions present in Europe gathered in Rome this week to reflect on fraternity and promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation across the continent. The Vatican’s Dicastery for...

EWTN

6/25/2026

Pope Leo sends aid to earthquake-struck Venezuela

Pope Leo sends an initial €100,000 emergency donation to Venezuela as rescue efforts continue following devastating earthquakes that have killed at least 164 people and left widespread destruction. Read all  

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

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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Catholic bishop of Northampton charged with child rape

michaelmccrea

The diocese of Northampton, England, confirmed that a Catholic bishop in England has been charged with child rape. Bishop David James Oakley of Northampton was charged with two counts of rape against a female under the age of...

EWTN

6/25/2026

Pope Leo XIV: Sport is an opportunity for spiritual growth

michaelmccrea

Pope Leo XIV this week emphasized that sports are important for spiritual growth and human development. In a private audience with members of the Italian Swimming Federation on June 25, the pontiff highlighted the value of co...

EWTN

6/25/2026

English edition of Pope Leo XIV’s early writings set for release

michaelmccrea

Pope Leo XIV’s early writings as a friar and prior general of the Augustinians are set to be released in September 2026, the Vatican announced this week. According to Vatican News, the writings will be published in the volume...

EWTN

6/25/2026

Vatican hosts Christians, Dharmic faiths to strengthen fraternity in Europe

michaelmccrea

Representatives of Christianity and Dharmic religions present in Europe gathered in Rome this week to reflect on fraternity and promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation across the continent. The Vatican’s Dicastery for...

EWTN

6/25/2026

Pope Leo sends aid to earthquake-struck Venezuela

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Pope Leo sends an initial €100,000 emergency donation to Venezuela as rescue efforts continue following devastating earthquakes that have killed at least 164 people and left widespread destruction. Read all &nbsp;

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Pope Leo sends an initial €100,000 emergency donation to Venezuela as rescue efforts continue following devastating earthquakes that have killed at least 164 people and left widespread destruction. Read all