The November issue of the Far East magazine has a number of features relating to St Columbanus, as well as articles on pilgrimage, remembering our beloved dead, and a sociological study of the Irish missionary diaspora. From just €10 for a digital subscription and €20 for a print edition – please subscribe and support our missionaries in their challenging work! https://columbans.ie/far-east-magazine/
November 2025 Contents
Radical Visionary
St Columbanus was a man who crossed borders, literally and figuratively, and was the first to speak about a European identity. For his feast day on 23rd November we draw from Dr Mary McAleese’s talk: ‘Columbanus, the Man from Myshall’.
St Columban
An extract from Fr Pat Colgan’s homily for the Feast of St Columbanus.
The Way
The Camino de Santiago never leaves you the same writes Columban Missionary Fr Alvaro Martinez.
Salt Doll
Sr Erisa Lee recalls how Columban Fathers and Sisters in Korea made a deep impression on her family. They inspired her vocation as a missionary and helped her appreciate the teachings of St Columbanus.
“Good news from Wuhan”
When Fr John Boles visited Wuhan he learned about the history of the Columban connection with this Chinese city and heard some words of hope from young Columban Missionary, Fr Taemoon Kwon.
Farewell Maria Waqailiti
November is the month when we remember our beloved dead. Fr John McEvoy recalls a dedicated teacher and woman of faith in Fiji for whom many tears were shed at her funeral.
“Thank You for Spending the Time with Us”
Dr Carmel Gallagher interviewed 37 Irish missionaries for a new sociological study of the Irish missionary diaspora.
Music
Fr Cyril Lovett’s poem, recalling a powerful experience of beautiful music, marks the Feast of St Cecilia, patroness of musicians.
Jubilees 2025
Celebrating our Columban Jubilarians and their many years of dedicated service.
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