In the July/August issue of the Far East magazine Sr Ann Gray explains how a replica of a 6th century bell has reinforced the bonds between the Columban Sisters and a school in Hong Kong.
Fr Pat Colgan speaks to Fr Leo Gopal, a priest of the Diocese of Mytkyina, in Kachin State, Myanmar, about his family’s many connections with the Columbans.
Fr Dan Harding writes about how Columbans in Chile are working to make Laudato Si’ and Laudato Deum part of parish life in the Chilean Church.
Columban Lay Missionary Angelica Escarsa reflects on how God has been with her every step of her faith journey beginning with her baptism by a Columban.
Fr Elbert Balbastro shares about his ministry to Filipinos living in Pakistan including migrants stranded in Karachi due to war in the Middle East.
Fr Noel Kerins has been a Columban priest for over 60 years. He spoke to Fr Alo Connaughton about the changes he has seen during his time as a missionary in Peru.
For World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Fr Tim Mulroy recalls a Columban who began to learn a musical instrument at the tender age of 90!
Paula Ní Shlatarra, a retired Irish diplomat who served in Latin America, writes about former priest Gearóid Ó Fatharta’s biography and his life on mission with the Columbans.
Fr Donal O’Keeffe pays tribute to Kim Young-ja Susanna (1937-2026) – a long time Columban supporter – who died in Seoul in February.
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