The Columban Way Pilgrimage 2023

Some of the Columban team

Source: Columban Missionaries

Columban Missionaries are celebrating Laudato Si' Week by following in the footsteps of St Columban to reflect on 'the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor'. A pilgrim group of ordained and lay Columban missionaries and co-workers, led by Director, Fr John Boles, will walk from Padstow to Fowey in Cornwall from 24-27 May 2023.

Drawing inspiration from St Columban, who embarked on his missionary journey to Europe more than 1400 years ago, the pilgrims will call to mind places served by Columban Missionaries today, in Britain and around the world. In many places, communities are crying out for peace and justice, and we ask what positive action we can take to bring about a fairer world.

The Columban Missionaries are visiting parishes in the diocese of Plymouth during 2023 for the annual Mission Appeal. Knowing that St Columban journeyed through Cornwall on his way to France, this year is an ideal opportunity to walk the Columban Way. The Columbans begin this pilgrimage "humbled and very grateful for the generosity, kindness and hospitality we are receiving from parishes".

To participate by becoming a virtual pilgrim, joining the walk or sponsoring see: https://columbans.co.uk/mission/12352/the-columban-way-pilgrimage-2023/