St Columbans Mission Society
About us
Columbans are a missionary society of priests who work in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters in 16 countries from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. Formally founded in 1918, St Columbans Mission Society takes its name from St Columban, Ireland's sixth century missionary to Europe.
Our Global Mission
As Columban missionaries we live and share the Gospel of Jesus through working with the poor and exploited, seeking justice and dignity for those denied their rights, developing faith communities in the local church and respect and care for the earth and the environment.
Columbans often find themselves in situations where people are suffering great injustices. The Columbans see this concern for justice, peace and the integrity of creation as central to their mission work.
"Let us be of Christ not of ourselves" St Columban
Let us be peacemakers during this Christmas time.
Planning Columban Mission - a journey akin to the Jews and Vatican II.
Answering the Call: Living Out the Columban Vocation - Fr Andrei Paz
Answering the Call: Living Out the Columban Vocation - Fr Salustino Villalobos Mondragón
Answering the Call: Living Out the Columban Vocation - Fr Peter O'Neill
Answering the Call: Living Out the Columban Vocation - Fr Young In Kim Gregorio
An encounter that transforms: Zacchaeus, Jesus, and the Columban Mission
Answering the Call: Living Out the Columban Vocation - Sunhee Kim
2025 Columban Mission Appeal - Fiji
We are merely servants called to serve one another.
A prayer for biodiversity using iconographic images of threatened and endangered species.
Who will God share the riches of the heavenly banquet with?
How can we ask God for help in making decisions when we face tough situations?
The Birth of John the Baptist (oil on copper), Italian School - Art Guide June 2026
Pentecost, 1732 (oil on canvas), Restout, Jean II (1692–1768) - Art Guide May 2026
Love all, Servi all - Pavni, Year 7
"Peace with creation" acknowledges God's powerful and genuine creation - Miranda - Year 9
Peace with creation is a holy responsibility - Mylah - Year 8
How can we practice peace with creation? Lucas - Grade 6
Let God speak to us when and how He wants, and surprise us.
2025 Columban Christmas Appeal - DONATE TODAY!
2025 Columban School Competition winners - 'Peace with creation'
A reflection on 'Dilexi Te' and a call to preferential option for the poor