A Priest Forever

A Priest Forever

Fr Neil Collins recalls Columban martyr Fr Jack O’Brien who served as a chaplain during the D-Day landings in World War II and was subsequently killed during the Korean War. John P. O’Brien was born in Donamon, Co Roscommon on 1st December 1918. He wrote to Fr...
Bishop Blesses Statue and Mural of Columban Martyr

Bishop Blesses Statue and Mural of Columban Martyr

An article from the Catholic Peace Newspaper in Korea on the blessing and unveiling of a statue of Columban martyr Fr James Maginn as well as a large mural depicting his life at the site of his martyrdom by Bishop Cho Kyu-man. Translated by Fr Donal O’Keeffe. At the...
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...