Archbishop Martin: Treasure the Testimony of Fr Monaghan

Archbishop Martin: Treasure the Testimony of Fr Monaghan

On Sunday 31st August 2025, during a Memorial Mass for the four Columban Missionaries martyred 80 years ago in Manila, Philippines, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and Dromore delivered the following homily in St Patrick’s Church, Banbridge, Co Down. Brothers and...
Malate Martyrs Featured by Meath Chronicle

Malate Martyrs Featured by Meath Chronicle

“Collectively known as the ‘Malate Martyrs’, the Columbans chose to remain with their people throughout the savage Japanese occupation, saving the lives of many and bringing spiritual comfort to countless others. Their bravery in the face of a brutal...
The Mystery of Christmas

The Mystery of Christmas

Some years ago, on Christmas morning, I met an old woman in an Internally Displaced Peoples (IDP) camp in Myanmar. This is her story. Three times in her life she was forced to flee for survival. Firstly, during World War II, when she was just a couple of months old,...
Korean Independence Hero Awards For Three Columbans

Korean Independence Hero Awards For Three Columbans

The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in Korea has honoured three Columbans posthumously with Independence Hero Awards. The honour was conferred on Irish Columbans Frs Patrick Dawson (1905-1989) and Thomas D. Ryan (1907-1971) and Australian Columban Fr Austin...