Climate Change Tightens Grip in Philippines

Climate Change Tightens Grip in Philippines

The Philippines has been battered by devastating storms in recent weeks. We endure around 20 powerful typhoons a year and occasionally experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, writes Columban Missionary Fr Shay Cullen.  Recently, in Liloan, Cebu, several...
St Columbanus: Radical Visionary

St Columbanus: 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 publish an extract of former president of Ireland Dr Mary McAleese’s talk: ‘Columbanus, the Man...
Columban Statement for COP30

Columban Statement for COP30

In a statement ahead of COP30, Columbans are urging world leaders to “commit to bold, enforceable climate policies that prioritise frontline communities” and “uphold the principles of integral ecology, recognising the interconnectedness of...
Christmas Cards Make Love Visible

Christmas Cards Make Love Visible

Fr Vincent Busch writes about his ministry with the Subanen Indigenous People in the Philippines and the challenges they face as they prepare the latest set of Christmas Cards. I have worked with Subanen artists belonging to the indigenous Subanen people of Western...
November Far East Focuses on St Columbanus

November Far East Focuses on St Columbanus

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...