Remembering our beloved deceased
Those who have gone before us...
Fr. Edward McColgan served in Xavier College (1958-1970; 1972-1974); Savarekareka (1976-1980); Bemana (1980-1982); Tamavua (1983-1985); Yasawa (1990-1998) and Sigatoka (1999-2002).
He was principal of Xavier College and Corpus Christi. Parish Priest in Savarekareka, built St Bede’s School, Parish Priest in St Patrick’s Yasawa and Sigatoka.
Whilst in Xavier College, Fr. Eddie started an association among his students to help the Crippled Children's Society. They collected money through many forms of fundraising and, over a few years, were able to raise more than $5,000 for operations, medicine, artificial legs or just a special pair of boots.
His early years in Fiji were spent teaching and he served as principal of Xavier College and Corpus Christi Teachers Training College.
Fr. Edward McColgan passed away on 15 January 2008.
