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Stories from Columban Missions

Panmunjom, North Korea: building where the Korean Armistice was signed
Martyr to a House

Panmunjeom must rank as one of the world’s most bizarre tourist attractions. Every morning, convoys of brightly colored sightseeing buses wind…

Korean countryside
Following the Spirit

The Columbans started our mission in Korea in 1933 when Korea was very poor and a colony of Japan. Nine newly ordained men arrived in Shanghai,…

An empty chair sits in a corner surrounded by blank walls
The Path of Patience and Joy

I write in memory of a student, Bart (not his real name), who suffered from epilepsy and struggled to speak. He wore a bib because of excessive…

The head of the family says his prayer intentions during the church group
Faith in Action

In the midst of their constant struggle for justice and peace, the Kachin people never cease to amaze me with their faith, not only in the way…

Walkway overlooking a shoreline with buildings in the distance.
A Glimpse of Our Fragile Biodiversity

Just a short walk from the Columban house is a small bay featuring the beautiful beaches of Canelillo and Canelo. Despite the very cold waters…

Columban Fr. Carlo Jung Euikyun with parishioners during the Corpus Christi Sunday procession
Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord

In 2005, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a pastoral guide titled Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, recognizing…