Song Title: 'Song of the Soul'
Vocal: Sister Carole Andrews
Violin: (the late) Columban Fr John Griffin
Priest, violinist and distinguished:
Renowned for his engaging personality, affability and charm, Columban Father John Griffin died peacefully in Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday 25 September, 2014.
Born in Timaru, New Zealand, in 1927, John joined the Columban Mission in 1944.
Fr John came alive amongst the people, cultures, music and languages. His travelling violin played a big part in his Columban missionary journey. John loved making music, telling stories and bringing inspiration and hope to others. Faith came wrapped in warm-hearted affability.
In 1985, John was appointed to the Chile region and began studying Spanish at the Maryknoll Language Institute in Cochabamba, Bolivia. During his time at the Institute, John recorded a CD with English Mill Hill Sister, Carole Andrews and David Ratermann, a priest from St Louis.
The CD was titled, Recuerdos & Memories (Memories of the Institute) by John Griffin & Friends.
Learn more about Columban Missionaries: www.columban.org.au
