The Declaration of Human Rights is for All

The Declaration of Human Rights is for All

December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the publication of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, writes Fr Shay Cullen. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was approved and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly through Resolution 217A at its...
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...
86-year-old Chinese woman recalls Bishop Edward Galvin

86-year-old Chinese woman recalls Bishop Edward Galvin

Two weeks ago, Fr Paul announced with great excitement what seemed to be his discovery of the pearl of great price. In terms of Church history in this area of China, the discovery brought a broad smile to his face. The source of his excitement was the news shared with...
Family of Fr James Fitzpatrick gather to remember his mission

Family of Fr James Fitzpatrick gather to remember his mission

Fr Neil Collins recalls a pioneering Columban missionary in Burma. Fr James Fitzpatrick, born in Ballynahinch, Co Down on 11 December 1913, died in Burma (Myanmar) on 22 May 1969. Fifty years later twelve members of his family gathered for Mass in Dalgan and...
Archbishop launches book on the Columbans in Fiji

Archbishop launches book on the Columbans in Fiji

Archbishop Peter Loy Chong of Fiji launched a book on the history of the Society in Fiji by Columban, Fr Frank Hoare, at the Archbishop Petero Mataca Hall at St Pius X Parish Raiwaqa on Sunday 28 January 2018. Titled ‘The Turning Wheel’ the book traces the relatively...