Tuam Herald Features Martyr Fr Frank Canavan

Tuam Herald Features Martyr Fr Frank Canavan

The Tuam Herald marked the 75th anniversary of the death of Columban Missionary Fr Frank Canavan on 6th December with a feature highlighting his life and tragic death during the Korean War. The article was written by historian Mairéad O’Brien who wrote a number of...
New Documentary on 7 Columban Martyrs

New Documentary on 7 Columban Martyrs

A new documentary, ‘Remembering the Seven’, telling the story of seven Columban Fathers who were killed at the beginning of the Korean War in 1950, has been made by a grand niece of martyr, Fr Anthony Collier. The film is the work of Emma O’Brien, who is not...
The Seven Million Miracle

The Seven Million Miracle

As we contemplate the Christmas miracle, Fr John Boles invites us to learn about a Columban miracle – the Prayer Trust – which has published an astonishing seven million booklets and is marking its silver jubilee this year. The Prayer Trust is one of the most enduring...
Planning for Christmas

Planning for Christmas

Fr Tim Mulroy recalls a conversation he had with an elderly missionary about his prayerful preparations for a quiet Christmas, each day remembering some of the people and places from his life’s journey.   “How do you plan to celebrate Christmas?” I asked Fr Peter who,...
Plenty to Read This Christmas in the Far East!

Plenty to Read This Christmas in the Far East!

The December 2025 issue of the Far East is now available in print and digital editions with plenty content to help you prepare for Advent and Christmas. Fr Tim Mulroy recalls a conversation he had with an elderly missionary about his prayerful preparations for a quiet...