From the Editor
In this Easter edition of The Far East there are several stories that give us an insight into the diverse works of Columban priests, sisters…
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Workers’ champion to educator
Fr Cyril Lovett draws a parallel between the experience of Fr Neil Magill, who, like our patron, St Columban was expelled from his mission country.…
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Dungeons of death
The proposed change in the law that is before the Philippine Senate is to lower the age of criminal liability from 15 to 12 years of age.
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Reflection - Standing near the cross
Each of us has stood near the cross at particular moments in our lives. We know this place well.
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Through the lens of a missionary
In Fr Dan O’Connor’s 2018 Christmas letter, he gives us an insight into some of the activities that occur in a year.
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The migrant worker’s face
Gervae Acosta is a migrant worker in Taiwan. He told his story for “The Migrant Worker’s Face,” a documentary series published by the Hope Workers’…
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Listening to the stories
Sr Kathleen Melia appeals to us to listen to stories which are warning us of the presence of climate change.
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Mission World - April 2019
The Korean Church: “Resume dialogue with the North as soon as possible”
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From the Director - The sign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross is probably the first prayer that we were ever taught. Our parents helped us to make the right gesture and to say the right…
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Looking for a better life
An interview with Bolivian migrant Patricia Rodriguez by Columban Lay Missionary, Oisín Kenny
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An unexpected surprise
Now working in Taiwan as a Columban Lay Missionary, Matilda Subin Lee tells us how her life changed from being a Buddhist in Korea to having…
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Our Korea Connection
Virgenia O. Vidad runs the Pedalling to Live project which was set up by Columban missionary Fr Oliver McCrossan. She relates how the project…
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Your Columban Legacy
Leave a gift to Columban Missionaries in your Will.
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Audio Playlist - The Far East - April 2019
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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