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The idea to send the relic came from the Rev. Robert McCulloch, the Australian procurator general of the St. Columban Catholic missionary order.

From US News • Jan. 7, 2016

But he got his master's degree from Ireland's National University, studied for the priesthood, and was ordained in the Society of St. Columban.

From Time Magazine Archive

For the circumstances which led Egbert to undertake his work among the Columban monasteries, v.s. c.

From Bede's Ecclesiastical History of England by Bede, Cuthbert

Christianity reached the Orkneys through the labours of the Columban clergy, and there are many traces in the islands that speak of their work.

From Scottish Cathedrals and Abbeys by Butler, Dugald

We visited the ruins of the church of St. Columban.

From Brittany & Its Byways by Palliser, Bury, Mrs.