Fr John Mingzhe Zhao, a priest studying in Australia and originally from the Liaoning diocese in northern China, shares his experiences with the Columban Fathers. Sponsored by the Columban Society, Fr Zhao reflects on how his encounters with the Columbans have profoundly inspired his vocational journey.
Columban Testimony: Fr John Mingzhe Zhao
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