The Patient John Gordon

The Patient John Gordon

by | Feb 24, 2022 | Features

Fr Bobby Gilmore recalls John Gordon’s patient and compassionate approach within the faith community in Chester Castle in Jamaica, including his deft handing of one member intent on ‘policing’ the faith of others. I am the good shepherd. I know my...
Meet a Columban – Fr Gary Walker SSC

Meet a Columban – Fr Gary Walker SSC

by | Aug 18, 2021 | Videos

Fr Jim Mulroney speaks to Fr Gary Walker, who currently lives at the Columban house in the Australian city of Brisbane, about his experience of being assigned to the mission in Jamaica. Fr Gary previously served as Regional Director of Australia and New Zealand and as...
Two Cubans

Two Cubans

by | Jul 21, 2021 | Features

Cuba is in the midst of an economic crisis. Sanctions and the Covid-19 pandemic have led to deteriorating living conditions, electricity outages and acute shortages of food and medicine. Fr Bobby Gilmore recalls the day when Cubans Juan and Ada turned up on his door...
Haiti – Is There Life Before Death?

Haiti – Is There Life Before Death?

by | Jul 8, 2021 | Features

In light of President Jovenel Moise’s assassination, Fr Bobby Gilmore reflects on Haiti’s vulnerability, endless underdevelopment and destitution. ‘Haitianisation’ has a long shadow, he suggests.   A runaway slave was, in fact a thief since he stolen his...
“You know, they’re not as young as they used to be”

“You know, they’re not as young as they used to be”

by | Jun 11, 2021 | Features

Fr Bobby Gilmore recalls a visit to see his parents in the 1980s when he met a neighbour and the conversation forced him to think about the conundrum of where is home? You know… There is an instant when one is about to leave home in which an image of where one is...