“Labour Until Evening Falls”

“Labour Until Evening Falls”

A letter written by Columban Missionary, Bishop Thomas Quinlan, dating from 12th August 1968 was recently unearthed by the Columbans in Britain. Writing from Korea, Bishop Quinlan reminisces about being one of the first fourteen Columbans to go to China in 1920. He...
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...
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...