Martyr to a House Divided

Martyr to a House Divided

The Korean War ended seventy years ago, but memories of the victims are still fresh. Amongst those who died was Columban martyr Fr Jim Maginn. Fr John Boles visited Korea to learn more about his story. Panmunjeom must rank as one of the world’s most bizarre tourist...
The Laws of War

The Laws of War

The Cáin Adomnáin is known as the ‘Geneva Accords’ of the ancient Irish and it is Europe’s first human rights treaty, writes Columban missionary Fr Dermot Carthy. The 20th century saw two world wars in one generation, and a lot of conflicts in which countless...
Giving Life a New Home

Giving Life a New Home

New life in the form of new people bring new ideals of energy, creativity and inspiration writes Columban missionary Fr Bobby Gilmore, as he expresses concern over hostility towards destitute people on the move.  It was summertime and the rivulet had changed its...
Join the Columban Way Pilgrimage in Britain

Join the Columban Way Pilgrimage in Britain

Columban Missionaries in Britain are celebrating Laudato Si’ Week by following in the footsteps of St Columban and reflecting on ‘the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor’. A pilgrim group of ordained and lay Columban missionaries and co-workers, led by Regional...