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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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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

4 days ago6 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

ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

To read the complete Encyclical Letter go to: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

Malachy McDaid

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Worldwide Marian Procession
St. Mary's Catholic Church
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13 Jun 2026, 12:00 – 15:00
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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.
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23 Jun 2026, 09:00 – 28 Jun 2026, 17:00
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Residential Faith & Fun Camp - Supporting Young People, - 12 – 17 years, explore and celebrate their Catholic Faith. Clongowes Wood College, Clane, Co. Kildare. June 23rd – 28th inc. 2026.
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6/10/2026

Pope Leo entrusts his pontificate to Our Lady of Montserrat: May she ‘guide us to Jesus’

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MONTSERRAT, Spain — The rugged silhouette of the Montserrat mountain range was one of the first symbols of Catalonia that Pope Leo XIV saw from above as his plane brought him to Barcelona from Madrid on June 9. The following...

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6/10/2026

Refusing to inherit hatred and war: Teenagers launch peace initiative at the Vatican

michaelmccrea

Amid worsening armed conflicts in countries such as Ukraine, Nigeria, and those in the Middle East, a group of teenagers recently came to Rome to launch a new peace initiative, Project Oxygen. From May 31 to June 5, 40 teenag...

EWTN

6/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV: Fragility in old age can teach our efficiency-obsessed world

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Pope Leo XIV has called for greater respect for the elderly, affirming that their fragility still has much to teach humanity today. In a letter sent via the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to the particip...

EWTN

6/10/2026

Pope to Barcelona charity workers: Life Is a path we walk together

At a meeting with Diocesan Charity and Welfare organisations in Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV answers a young boy's questions about suffering, forgiveness and the meaning of life, reminding Christians that authentic charity begins...

Vatican News

6/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Almudena with Golden Rose, reflects on Spain’s Christian heritage

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For more than a thousand years, generations of Catholics in Madrid have turned to Our Lady of Almudena in times of celebration, hardship, and prayer. On June 8, that enduring devotion received one of the Church’s highest mark...

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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

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

ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

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6/10/2026

Pope Leo entrusts his pontificate to Our Lady of Montserrat: May she ‘guide us to Jesus’

michaelmccrea

MONTSERRAT, Spain — The rugged silhouette of the Montserrat mountain range was one of the first symbols of Catalonia that Pope Leo XIV saw from above as his plane brought him to Barcelona from Madrid on June 9. The following...

EWTN

6/10/2026

Refusing to inherit hatred and war: Teenagers launch peace initiative at the Vatican

michaelmccrea

Amid worsening armed conflicts in countries such as Ukraine, Nigeria, and those in the Middle East, a group of teenagers recently came to Rome to launch a new peace initiative, Project Oxygen. From May 31 to June 5, 40 teenag...

EWTN

6/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV: Fragility in old age can teach our efficiency-obsessed world

michaelmccrea

Pope Leo XIV has called for greater respect for the elderly, affirming that their fragility still has much to teach humanity today. In a letter sent via the Vatican secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, to the particip...

EWTN

6/10/2026

Pope to Barcelona charity workers: Life Is a path we walk together

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At a meeting with Diocesan Charity and Welfare organisations in Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV answers a young boy's questions about suffering, forgiveness and the meaning of life, reminding Christians that authentic charity begins...

Vatican News

6/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV honors Our Lady of Almudena with Golden Rose, reflects on Spain’s Christian heritage

michaelmccrea

For more than a thousand years, generations of Catholics in Madrid have turned to Our Lady of Almudena in times of celebration, hardship, and prayer. On June 8, that enduring devotion received one of the Church’s highest mark...

EWTN

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