Fr Leo Gopal is a priest of the Diocese of Myitkyina, in Kachin State, Myanmar, who is currently visiting Dalgan. Fr Pat Colgan spoke to him about his family’s links with the Columbans. Fr Leo Gopal great grandparents were brought from Tamil Nadu, India, to work as...
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...
As we continue to make our way through Lent, our days in this part of the world are still dark and our longing for late sunsets and long, bright evenings is increasing. Despite the flowering of the snowdrops and the early daffodils, our gardens are still, for the most...
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 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...
As we move into Spring, Columban Missionary Fr Cyril Lovett welcomes the change in seasons by reciting his poem, 'Snowdrops'. Fr Cyril worked for many years in the Philippines and later in Brazil. He was Editor of Far East until 2016.
Lent is a season of reflection, repentance and renewal — a sacred time of surrendering in carrying our crosses, trusting in God, and discovering hope even in the midst of suffering, writes Columban Lay Missionary Joan Yap. Larne is a single mother of two daughters now...
In the March/April 2026 issue of the Far East Columban Missionary Fr Maurice Hogan considers new scientific evidence on the Shroud of Turin, believed by many to the burial cloth of Jesus. He highlights how the injuries sustained by the body wrapped in the cloth...
The Philippines has been battered by devastating storms in recent weeks, writes Columban Missionary Fr Shay Cullen. We endure around 20 powerful typhoons a year and occasionally experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Recently, in Liloan, Cebu, several families...
Fr Peter Dong spoke to Cecilia Kim about an exchange programme for young people on Jeju Island as part of preparations for a global gathering of young Catholics next year. Last August an exchange programme brought together young people from mainland China, Taiwan...