Mission in Chile: Columban Seminarian Joseph Park Yosup

Mission in Chile: Columban Seminarian Joseph Park Yosup

Columban seminarian Joseph Park Yosup from Korea talks about embracing vocation and mission in Chile. “I met Christ in the hearts of the parents who lost their children; I met Christ in the people’s hearts of people selling food on the street. And I also...
Josh’s Invitation to Mission

Josh’s Invitation to Mission

Last summer Josh Egan from Co Tipperary took part in the Society’s Invitation to Mission programme and travelled to Chile to learn about Columban mission there. He writes about some stand-out moments during his time there. I am currently a full-time student studying...
Happy Christmas from the Columbans in Ireland!

Happy Christmas from the Columbans in Ireland!

As the Christmas season envelops us in warmth and reflection, the Columbans in Ireland extend heartfelt gratitude to all of you – our dedicated Columban benefactors, supporters, and partners in mission. Your unwavering generosity has been the driving force...
Fr Martin Koroiciri talks about his work in Chile

Fr Martin Koroiciri talks about his work in Chile

Columban missionary Fr Martin Koroiciri is a native of Fiji. Since November 2022 he has been ministering at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Iquique, Chile. He is currently establishing a new parish – Our Lady of Mount Carmel – that will serve the...
The Other Nine/Eleven

The Other Nine/Eleven

Fr Alo Connaughton spoke to Fr Pat Egan about that fateful day in Chile’s history when the military, led by General Augusto Pinochet, seized power in a coup, overthrowing the Popular Unity government of President Salvador Allende. Fr Pat Egan remembers Chile’s 9/11...