Focus on the Turin Shroud in the Far East Magazine

Focus on the Turin Shroud in the Far East Magazine

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...
Far East Launches New Series on Biodiversity

Far East Launches New Series on Biodiversity

In the first of a new series on biodiversity, Columban co-worker Ellen Teague reports on the ‘Raising Hope’ Conference in Castel Gandolfo and explains how protecting and restoring biodiversity is a mission priority of the Columbans. Magnificent cypress and umbrella...
Delve Deeper

Delve Deeper

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...
Laudato Si Inspired Projects Flourish in Dalgan

Laudato Si Inspired Projects Flourish in Dalgan

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...
‘Caring for the Earth and for Each Other’

‘Caring for the Earth and for Each Other’

The 24th May 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis signing Laudato Si’, the encyclical on climate change and our common home that stands on millennia of Catholic teaching about creation. We mark that momentous anniversary with a video ‘Caring for the Earth...