Cross Cultural Mission from the Windy City to Fiji

Cross Cultural Mission from the Windy City to Fiji

Society Leader, Fr Tim Mulroy, reflects on his recent visit to Holy Family Parish in Fiji. Even though it was my first time to visit to Fiji, my short stay in Holy Family Parish in Labasa felt like a homecoming! Situated among the sugarcane plantations, I arrived at...
Martyr to a House Divided

Martyr to a House Divided

The Korean War ended seventy years ago, but memories of the victims are still fresh. Amongst those who died was Columban martyr Fr Jim Maginn. Fr John Boles visited Korea to learn more about his story. Panmunjeom must rank as one of the world’s most bizarre tourist...
Stations of the Cross: Colour and Contemplation

Stations of the Cross: Colour and Contemplation

During Lent last year, Fr Jason Antiquera was able to recommence his art ministry after a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Those who participated in his Lenten Recollection were invited to pray and reflect on the Stations of the Cross through...
Korean Bishop Thanks Columbans for Dedicated Service

Korean Bishop Thanks Columbans for Dedicated Service

Bishop Job Koo Yobi of Seoul Archdiocese paid tribute to the Columbans in his homily at Mass on Sunday 19 March 2023 which marked the opening of the Missionary Society of St Columban’s Interregional/Mission Unit (IRMU) meeting in Korea. In his homily, Bishop Yobi, who...
Winners of Columban Schools Competition on Peace

Winners of Columban Schools Competition on Peace

Winners have been announced in 2023 Schools Media Competition for young people on the subject ‘Building Peaceful Futures’ run by the Columbans in Ireland and Britain. Young people aged 13-18 years were asked to produce an article or image that demonstrated an...