The year 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the Missionary Society of St. Columban. Below is a list of events and activities across the United States that are being held in celebration of our centennial. Please join us!
Date
Event
Location
City
February 11
Centennial Year Mass (11am) & luncheon celebration (Reservations Required)
United Irish Cultural Center
San Francisco, CA
February 17
Lenten Retreat: The Journey of Conversion ( 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Reservations Required)
St. Columbans
Bellevue, NE
April 2
Launch of "Sharing Gospel Joy" online in both Spanish and English. Sharing the lived expression of Gospel Joy through social media.
April 21
Centennial Mass in conjunction with Ecumenical Advocacy Days
Doubletree by Hilton, Crystal City
Washington, DC
May 13
Sharing Stories of Missionary Vocation and Life; Fr. Kwon TaeMoon (China) & Son SeonYoung, Lay Missionary (Myanmar)
St. Adalbert Church
Omaha, NE
May 14-20
Centennial Year Celebration of Columban Mission - Daily Presentation on Columban Mission, followed by retreat/concert by Fr. Diego Cabrera on Pentecost Sunday.
Corpus Christi Parish
Rancho Anapra, Juarez, Mexico
May 19 & 20
Sharing Stories of Missionary Vocation and Life; Fr. Kwon TaeMoon (China) & Son SeonYoung, Lay Missionary (Myanmar)
Korean Martyrs' Church
Chicago, IL
May 20
Centennial Year Mass (2pm) followed by a Social (3 – 5pm)
S.S. Peter & Paul Church
West Chester, PA
May 20
Retreat-Concert by Fr. Diego Cabrera on Penticost Sunday
Corpus Christi Parish
Rancho Anapra, Juarez, Mexico
May 26 & 27
Sharing Stories of Missionary Vocation and Life; Fr. Kwon TaeMoon (China) & Son SeonYoung, Lay Missionary (Myanmar)
St. Andrew Kim Church
Irving, TX
June 2 & 3
Sharing Stories of Missionary Vocation and Life; Fr. Kwon TaeMoon (China) & Son SeonYoung, Lay Missionary (Myanmar)
Korean Martyrs' Church
Westminster, CA
June 3
Centennial Year Mass (3pm) and Social (4 – 6pm); Presided by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Glenview, IL
June 8
Centennial celebration for current and former GMO Co-workers. Guest speaker: Gary Walker
St. Columbans
Bellevue, NE
June 9 & 10
Sharing Stories of Missionary Vocation and Life (Korean). Fr. Kwon TaeMoon (China) & Son SeonYoung, Lay Missionary (Myanmar)
St. Joseph the Worker
Canoga Park, CA
June 16
Centennial Year Mass and Dancing for the World Celebration
Glendale Civic Auditorium
Glendale, CA
June 23
Fiesta - Centennial Year & 50th anniversary of St. Columban Church
St. Columban Church
Los Angeles, CA
July 1
Centennial Year Mass (3 p.m.) and Social. Presided by Archbishop George Lucas.St.
St. Columbkille Church
Papillion, NE
July 20
Movie: "Ramchand Pakistani" (2008-Pakistan) 8 p.m.
Columban Mission Center
El Paso, TX
July 29
Centennial Festival
Columban Retirement Home
Bristol, RI
August 17
Movie: Oasis (2002-S. Korea), 8 p.m.
Columban Mission Center
El Paso, TX
August 18
Religious Music Concert
Corpus Christi Parish
Rancho Anapra, Juarez, Mexico
August 19
Religious Music Concert
El Paso, TX
August 26
Open Air Family Festival (12 noon-8 p.m.)
St. Columbans
Bellevue, NE
September 1
Contemporary Catholic Music Concert (3:30 p.m.). Performers: Juan Carlos Garcia, Manuel Quinones, Fr. Diego Cabrera, SSC
St. Hilary Church
Pico Rivera, CA
September 2
Contemporary Catholic Music Concert (3:30 p.m.). Performers: Juan Carlos Garcia, Manuel Quinones, Fr. Diego Cabrera, SSC
St. Mary Church
Fontana, CA
September 21
Movie: "Tempestad" (2017-Mexico), 8 p.m.
Columban Mission Center
El Paso, TX
October 1
Centennial Year Golf Tournament
Bellevue, NE
October 6
Centennial, Sunday Vigil Mass (6:30 p.m.) and religious concert
St. Vincent Church, 621 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
October 19
Movie: "Machuca" (2004-Chile) 8 p.m.
Columban Mission Center
El Paso, TX
October 20
Centennial Mass (5:15 p.m.) followed by mission exhibition
St. Patrick Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa
El Paso, TX
October 21
Centennial Mass ( 2 p.m.) and Social
St. Elizabeth Church
Milton, MA
November 16
Movie: "Byawa" (2014-Philippines) 8 p.m.
Columban Mission Center
El Paso, TX
November 17
Centennial Concert by La Sierra & La Jolla University Orchestra 6 p.m.
St. Hilary Church, 5465 Citronell Ave.
Pico Rivera, CA
December 1
Centennial Year Closing Concert-Dinner, Broadway Music with Sheryn Regis & Micah Bayanin
Courtyard by Marriott at Beardmore Event Center
Bellevue, NE