The Far East - November/December 2011
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The Far East magazine is published by St Columban's Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was launched originally to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East magazine in Australia was published for the first time on 15th October 1920 and sample copies were sent to every parish and school in Australia and New Zealand.
From the Director - A new Director for Christmas
25.11.2011Fr Gary Walker is the new Regional Director for St Columbans Mission Society in Australia and New Zealand. more
What is Advent all about?
25.11.2011For the Church, New Year’s Day is not January 1st but the first Sunday of Advent. For 2012, our liturgical New Year fell on November 27, 2011. more
Reflection - The Magi
25.11.2011The Magi came from the East bringing gifts and worshipped the Child. more
Let's get going
25.11.2011Fr Baker is campaigning for a custom-built bus for people with special needs. more
Christmas with Jesus
25.11.2011Jesus visited villages which have been there for many generations. more
Mission World - Nov/Dec 2011
25.11.2011Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) distributed a statement attacking the inter-religious “pilgrimage for peace” that Pope Benedict XVI led on October 27 more
I feel at home
25.11.2011At Christmas people go home to be with family, I feel at home and with family in Salvador, Brazil, where I have lived for the past 26 years. more
Better than The Da Vinci Code
25.11.2011Art lecturer Claire Renkin helps us to appreciate the art in the Columban Calendar. more
A special surprise
25.11.2011A Columban benefactor writes how the Columban Calendar has inspired her life. more
New leadership team
25.11.2011Meet the new leadership team at the Columban Mission Centre and the Columban Mission Institute. more
Awards for The Far East
25.11.2011The Far East wins two Highly Commended awards at the Australasian Catholic Press Association (ACPA) Awards. more














