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The Turin Shroud and Paschal Events: #Columban #Missionary Fr Maurice Hogan considers new scientific evidence on the Shroud which is believed by many to be the burial cloth of #Jesus columbans.ie/the-turin-shro… #TurinShroud #Resurrection

#WorldWaterDay was observed over the weekend. Columban Fr. Kurt shares how increasing mining activity along the Irrawaddy River in #Myanmar is threatening its ecosystems. We are reminded that rivers are gifts of creation that sustain life 👉🏽 youtu.be/YeWMO84KPHY?si… #Columbans

I particularly love the Magnolia at Bishop’s House, as it contends with the harsh March winds; a bit like the Cherry Blossom in May, let’s celebrate the few days of their blossom and beauty @KANDLEi @theway_ie

Fr Kelly’s Jigs & Reels: Fr Alo Connaughton attended the launch of a new album of #Columban #Missionary & piano accordion player Fr PJ Kelly’s music. He recalls how @FarEastMagazine played a role in preserving some of Fr PJ’s traditional tunes columbans.ie/fr-kellys-jigs… @MairinFahy

A message from the home of #StPatrick wishing you peace and praying for an end to conflict and violence Beanneachtai na Feile Padraig agus go dtuga Naomh Pádraig aire daoibh, inniu agus i gcónaí. youtu.be/r5-0O4HETNc?si…

Winners of our 2026 #Columban #Schools #Media Competition for young people in #Ireland and #Britain have been announced. Thank you to all the students who entered the competition for their time and interest! columbans.ie/winners-in-202…

As we move into #Spring, #Columban #Missionary Fr Cyril Lovett welcomes the change in seasons by reciting his poem, ‘Snowdrops’. columbans.ie/fr-cyril-lovet… #snowdrops #poetry

This year's winners are announced here: columbancompetition.com

Aid to the Church in Need Ireland’s Lenten #Missionary Campaign has highlighted the work of #Columban Missionary, Fr Tomás King in Pakistan. Thank you ACN! columbans.ie/acn-lenten-cam… @ireland_acn @MichaelPTKelly @miseancara @theway_ie

Larne’s Lenten Journey: #Lent is a season of reflection, #repentance and #renewal — a sacred time of surrendering in carrying our crosses, trusting in #God, and discovering #hope even in the midst of suffering, writes #Columban Lay #Missionary Joan Yap columbans.ie/larnes-lenten-…

Focus on the Turin Shroud in the Far East Magazine: In the March/April 2026 issue of @FarEastMagazine #Columban #Missionary Fr Maurice Hogan considers new scientific evidence on the #ShroudofTurin. columbans.ie/focus-on-the-t… Subscribe here: columbans.ie/far-east-magaz…

Columbans Meet & Greet at Divine Mercy Conference: #Columban Fathers and members of the #Mission Office and the #FarEastmagazine attended the 2026 #DivineMercy Conference in the RDS, #Dublin last weekend, writes Fr John McEvoy. columbans.ie/columbans-meet…

‘Eat Well, Stay Well’ – #Dalgan Talk on #Nutrition: The four most important #nutrients as we age are #protein, #fibre, #calcium and #vitaminD, as well as #vitaminB12 and #foliate, a recent talk in Dalgan heard. #Columbans #Elderly columbans.ie/eat-well-stay-…

If you or any member of your family used to get the Far East magazine and you haven't seen it in a long time - why not try it again. Just €10 for a digital subscription or €20 for print. Please support #Columban #Missionaries See: columbans.ie/far-east-magaz…

Lovely to see these daffodils after a long, dark and wet winter! ‘There’s a great stretch in the evenings!’ 🙏 @dublindiocese #spring #life #hope

Reflection by Pope Leo XIV "One must question whether global commitments for sustainable development have been cast aside when we see in our global human family that so many children still live in extreme poverty, suffer abuse and are forcibly displaced, not to mention that they lack proper education and are isolated or separated from their families." (Address to Steering Committee of the Initiative "From Crisis to Care: Catholic Action for Children, February 5, 2026)

Bishop Varden is posting his Papal Lenten Retreat talks on his website: coramfratribus.com/life-illumined/ It's so good to hear such a measured monastic voice. Bishop Varden has an extraordinary breadth of expertise and vision. There's material here for the whole of Lent.

This reflection written by Mauricio Silva explores shared spiritual renewal, interfaith friendship, and the opportunity for Christians and Muslims to build hope together in our communities. columbans.co.uk/interreligious… #Columbans #Missionaries #Lent #Ramadan #InterreligiousDialogue

Storms Batter #Philippines As #ClimateCrisis Takes Toll, writes #Columban #Missionary Fr Shay Cullen. columbans.ie/storms-batter-…