Far East archive

December 2025

Fr. Tim Mulroy pays tribute to Columban Missionary Fr Barry Cairns who celebrates 70 years of priesthood this month.

November

St Columbanus was a man who crossed borders, literally and figuratively, and was the first to speak about a European identity. For his feast day on 23rd November we draw from Dr Mary McAleese’s talk: ‘Columbanus, the Man from Myshall’.

September/October 2025

Water security caused by monoculture plantations in southern Chile is an issue close to Fr. Alvaro Martinez’s heart. Thanks to his efforts, some native trees and wild flora are flourishing and enhancing biodiversity.

July/August 2025

If Columban Mission is a “mad thing to do”, as our co-founder Bishop Edward Galvin once said, then there can be none more mad – nor more inspiring – than the three members of the Collier family who joined the Society, writes Fr. John Boles.

May/June 2025

In her ministry at the Hope Workers Centre and her local church in Taiwan, Columban Lay Missionary Reins Mosqueda has discovered that hospitality goes beyond kindness.

March/April 2025

Last Easter Fr. Colin McLean staged a contemporary Way of the Cross. He recalls how it brought the reality of Jesus’ suffering and death to a deeper level for parishioners.

January/February 2025

Columban Sr. Ann Gray spent many years on mission in Hong Kong. She draws from traditions in her native Scotland and also from her adopted home in Hong Kong to wish readers a Happy New Year!

December 2024

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

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