Mid-Year Appeal 2015

May 11, 2015

Dear Columban Friends,

Mission is never over

In the April edition of The Far East magazine, Columban Superior General, Fr Kevin O’Neill wrote about new Columban initiatives that will assist where the needs are great.

Fr Kevin wrote, “While continuing our presence among the poor and marginalized in all the countries where we work, in recent years Columbans have expanded their mission in China and returned to Myanmar after an absence of almost 40 years. This year a new team of Columban Priests and Columban Lay Missionaries will go on mission to work with the poor and the displaced people of Myanmar".

We would like to thank you for your past support of Columban missionary endeavors. It is a sad reality to know that miserable living conditions, political injustices, lack of health care and ‘spiritual poverty’ continue to increase around the world. Our mission depends on your support.

As we begin these new Columban initiatives it is important to mention Columban works in other countries: Prison ministry in Hong Kong, Catechetical programs in Chile, support and education for abused mothers in Peru, feeding programs in the Philippines and education and health support for the poorest in Pakistan.

To read more inspiring and moving stories about how your support and donation to the Columban mission enriches the lives of others please read our latest issue of The Far East magazine and Mission News & Views newsletter.

Mission is never over

Your contribution for the Mid-Year Appeal will support Columbans to go to people of other cultures and religions to share our experience of the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Donate online or phone the Columban Mission Centre on +61 3 9375 9475. Alternatively, you can mail your donation by downloading our Mid-Year Appeal - Donation Form (pdf)

I thank you once again for your concern and care and reachout to those in need.

With every blessing,

Fr Gary Walker
Regional Director
Australia and New Zealand