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...
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...
The Columbans feature as one of the early bridge-builders between Korea and Ireland in this video. It includes interviews with Columbans who served in Korea, tributes to the seven Columban martyrs who died in the Korean War (1950-53) as well as a visit to Dalgan...
Water scarcity caused by large monoculture plantations in southern Chile is an issue close to Fr Alvaro Martinez’s heart. Thanks to his efforts some native trees and wild flora are flourishing and enhancing biodiversity. Mirrihue Alto is a rural town located five...
The 2024/5 Annual Report of the Missionary Society of St Columban reflects the enduring commitment of Columban missionaries who continue to serve in diverse and often difficult contexts, Society Leader, Fr Andrei Paz, has said. In his message to accompany the new...
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the deaths of seven Columbans in the Korean War. Historian Mairéad O’Brien writes about three of the seven who were killed in the Taejon Massacre. The 24th of September 2025 is the 75th anniversary of the Massacre at Taejon,...
November is the month of the Holy Souls, a time to remember and pray for the deceased. The month begins with the Feast of All Saints on 1st of November and is followed by the Feast of All Souls (Commemoration of the Faithful Departed) on 2nd of November. We are...
As we continue to celebrate the Season of Creation through various activities and events this month, we look at some of the projects inspired by Laudato Si’ which the Columbans in the region of Ireland have undertaken. In 2015, Pope Francis published 'Laudato Si’:...
On Sunday, 31st August 2025, St Patrick’s Church Banbridge, Co Down held an afternoon in memory of Columban Martyr, Fr Joseph Monaghan, who along with Frs John Henaghan, Patrick Kelly, and Peter Fallon was killed in Manila during the Japanese occupation of the...
Imagine a world where barren lands bloom into vibrant green and peace reigns not only among people but with all creation - this is the vision at the heart of the Season of Creation 2025. Inspired by Isaiah’s words, “The effect of righteousness will be peace, and...