Far East archive

December 2024

Sarah Mac Donald speaks to Columban Missionary Sr. Hasuk Shin who works with impoverished children and families living in Pasay City Cemetery.

November 2024

As part of the Centenary celebrations five Columban Sisters walked in the footsteps of their patron, St. Columban, and reflect on their pilgrimage.

September/October 2024

Fr. Paul Glynn writes about his work with the Dublin City Interfaith Forum which promotes acceptance and cooperation between the diverse religious communities that now exist in Ireland.

July/August 2024

Fr. Donal Hogan marks the 40th anniversary of the release of the Negros Nine and the 20th anniversary of the death of Fr. Niall O’Brien.

May/June 2024

Fr. Vincent Busch pays tribute to Andonie, one of the four original Subanen Crafters who died earlier this year in childbirth.

March/April 2024

Lydio Mangao Jr tells Fr. John Boles how Columban seminarians are bringing hope to one of Manila’s most notorious slums.

January/February 2024

As the Columban Sisters open their centenary year, Sarah Mac Donald speaks to Congregational Leader Sr Anne Carbon about her life as a missionary and the challenges ahead.

December 2023

Fr Donal McIlraith returned to Kadavu for Christmas last year and was delighted to catch up with old friends and see how people had grown in the faith.

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