86-year-old Chinese woman recalls Bishop Edward Galvin

86-year-old Chinese woman recalls Bishop Edward Galvin

Two weeks ago, Fr Paul announced with great excitement what seemed to be his discovery of the pearl of great price. In terms of Church history in this area of China, the discovery brought a broad smile to his face. The source of his excitement was the news shared with...
Bishop Edward Galvin (1882-1956)

Bishop Edward Galvin (1882-1956)

In the week in which we celebrate our Foundation Day, Fr Cyril Lovett recalls the life of Bishop Edward Galvin, co-founder of the Missionary Society of St Columban. Edward Galvin, the eldest of nine children, was born in Newcestown, Co Cork, Ireland. He had his...
China: “We are all sisters and brothers”

China: “We are all sisters and brothers”

This is the tenth exclusive ICN report from a Catholic – who lives in Wuhan and prefers to remain anonymous – giving a first-hand account of the situation in the Chinese city which was the original centre of the Coronovirus pandemic. The Archdiocese of...
China: Trust in God during ‘two months of storms’

China: Trust in God during ‘two months of storms’

This is the eighth exclusive ICN report from a Catholic – who lives in Wuhan and prefers to remain anonymous – giving a first-hand account of the situation in the city at the centre of the Coronovirus infection. This morning I spoke on the phone with a...