The Columba Community invites you to a series of meditations during Lent. Sessions will begin on Wednesday 20th February at 7.30 pm in Columba House, 11, Queen Street, Derry. If you would like to take part in this series of reflections please contact Ann or Claire at Columba House on 02871 262407 or email columbacommunity@hotmail.com…
The Celtic Prayer Garden at The Island Of Saints And Scholars (IOSAS) Centre invites the pilgrim to reflect on the characteristics of Celtic spirituality in a spirit of prayer and reverence for the past, and respect for the environment in the present. The Garden is a “thin place” – a point where the Celts believed…
As crisis after crisis erupts around the country and the world, more and more people are facing turmoil in their lives. At times like this, it can help to have somewhere quiet to go to gather your thoughts. One such haven of peace is to be found on the county border between Derry and Donegal.…
Next year, 2013, is named the year of ‘The Gathering’ when Irish people and their friends are being invited to Ireland to celebrate a holiday with a difference. The Columba Community proposes to welcome home to Donegal, the Missionaries of Ireland, and their friends. Donegal has the unique distinction of having the first Irish missionary…
The Acorn Project is an initiative of The Columba Community, it has a mission to provide employment through the growing and selling of organic produce, fruit, flowers and vegetables for residents of The White Oaks Rehabilitation Centre.
In this video, ‘What Can Happen on an Ignatian Retreat’, Fr. Richard Stanley, SJ, presents an overview of Ignatian Retreat and gives examples of who may benefit from making a retreat.
Columba Community have been asked to lead healing services in The Long Tower Church, Derry City. The next service will be on the 1st of November 2012 at 7.30pm. We look forward to this particular occasion with great joy – an occasion to celebrate the Feast of All Saints. The ultimate object of veneration of…
Here’s a set of photos on Flickr from donegalcottageholidays.com which contains some great shots of St Anthony’s…
St Anthony’s Retreat Centre is located on a quiet hillside overlooking the city of Derry and the mountains of Donegal. The centre has accommodation in hermitages for guests and food and lodging is provided. The Pilgrim Garden is inspired by scripture and our Celtic Christian tradition and offers a quiet place for prayer and reflection.…
In 1984 Father Carlin went to Dundrean, near Burnfoot, to thank a man who had made a donation to Columba House. When he arrived the man’s wife said he was up on the farm and directed the priest to it. There and then he offered him an old farmhouse and extensive garden for his retreat…