The Crucifixion by Peni Veniceva

The Crucifixion by Peni Veniceva

In our Easter issue of the Far East magazine we are featuring a depiction of the Crucifixion by Fijian artist Peni Vuniceva. The women in the painting are in Fijian attire of Masi cloth and white sulus, while Christ and the menfolk have Fijian features. The young men...
Columban Director for Oceania Visits Dalgan

Columban Director for Oceania Visits Dalgan

Fr Pat Raleigh writes about the recent visit of Fr Pat McInerney, the Columban Regional Director for Oceania, to Dalgan. It is always a pleasure to welcome people like Fr Pat McInerney, he certainly enriched us with his presence and visit. A native of Adelaide in...
The Turin Shroud and Paschal Events

The Turin Shroud and Paschal Events

Fr Maurice Hogan considers new scientific evidence on the Shroud which is believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus. He highlights how the injuries sustained by the body wrapped in the cloth corroborate Gospel accounts of Jesus’ crucifixion. The Shroud of Turin...
Fr Kelly’s Jigs and Reels

Fr Kelly’s Jigs and Reels

Fr Alo Connaughton attended the launch of a new album of Columban Missionary and piano accordion player Fr PJ Kelly’s music. He recalls how the Far East magazine played a role in preserving some of Fr PJ’s traditional tunes and how the new album is bringing his...