Who we are

The Columbans in Britain consist of Columban ordained priests and lay missionaries together with co-workers, who are called to be a missionary presence in Britain. We encourage and listen to the local Church in its efforts to 'welcome the stranger' and 'care for creation' whilst at the same time spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Our Mission

Sharing our Columban mission experience, we respond to our call to evangelise in Britain by;

raising awareness of, and eliciting support for, Columban missions
working, in solidarity with the poor and the exploited earth, for justice, peace and the integrity of creation
promoting life-giving relationships between peoples of different cultures and religions
facilitating mission for others and the exchange of personnel and resources between Britain and other places where Columbans work.

Our Values

Seeking the signs of God’s Spirit at work in our situation, we engage in mission in cooperation with others of like vision and in openness to what God is doing among us and in our world.

Columban Missionaries live and share the Gospel of Jesus by:

Working with poor and exploited peoples.
Seeking justice and dignity for those denied their rights.
Developing faith communities in the local church.
Promoting dialogue between Christians and those from other religions.
Growing a culture of peace.
Advocating respect and care for the earth and the environment.

Our Spirituality

Columban Spirituality is a way of life guided and empowered by the Spirit of Jesus Christ. St. Paul often speaks about it in terms of ‘walking in the Spirit.’ Without the activity of the Spirit in us, it is not possible to follow Jesus, accept his message and live by his values. Columban missionary Spirituality is about being led by the Spirit as we commit ourselves to engage in the mission of Jesus in today’s world.