A Christmas Day to Remember

A Christmas Day to Remember

Last Christmas Columban Missionary Fr John McEvoy was invited to celebrate Mass in the ruins of Killoughey’s old church and cemetery where 373 years previously 100 people were brutally killed as they attended Christmas Day Mass. It was a strange invitation. At the...
Christmas Message from Fr Andrei Paz Society Leader

Christmas Message from Fr Andrei Paz Society Leader

Every Christmas, we celebrate the gift of Christ, the hope he brings, the joy of God’s presence, and the love that continues to shine in our world. Across many countries, Columban missionaries have walked with communities living in poverty, stood alongside refugees...
Christmas Editorial in the Far East magazine

Christmas Editorial in the Far East magazine

Fr Jason Antiquera is a Filipino Columban missionary artist working in Korea. Through his art ministry he shares Gospel joy and helps people to connect with God. Here he shares some insights into the Nativity as depicted in his painting of the first Christmas on the...
Fr Thomas Patrick (TP) Reynolds

Fr Thomas Patrick (TP) Reynolds

Fr Thomas Patrick (TP) Reynolds was born on 14th March 1935 at Strokestown, Co Roscommon. His primary education was with the Mercy Sisters and later with the Marist Brothers in Strokestown. His secondary education was at Scoil Mhuire, Bawn Street, Strokestown, which...
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...