The Taejon Martyrs

The Taejon Martyrs

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,...
Columban Martyrs are a Sign of Hope

Columban Martyrs are a Sign of Hope

In the July/August 2025 Editorial of the Far East magazine, the Regional Director in Ireland, Fr David Kenneally, writes about the anniversaries occurring this year of some of our Columbans who died violently on mission: five Columbans in Malate 80 years ago, seven in...
New website dedicated to Columban martyrs in Korea

New website dedicated to Columban martyrs in Korea

Stephanie McNamara, the niece of Fr Tommie Cusack, one of the seven Columban priests killed during the Korean War, has launched a new website which gathers together information and resources on the seven martyrs. On the website, Stephanie recalls how during the Korean...