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...
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...
Feature on Fr James Maginn and Columban Martyrs in Korea

Feature on Fr James Maginn and Columban Martyrs in Korea

Columban martyr Fr James Maginn was featured in a recent edition of the Irish News. The feature in ‘Faith Matters’ was prompted by a previous article on Ireland’s missionary tradition. It encouraged Mary Kane to share the remarkable story of Fr James Maginn, a...