Our Global Mission

Columban mission in Peru

The Missionary Society of St Columbans is an international Catholic missionary society that crosses boundaries of culture and religion. In the countries where we work, Columban Missionaries - priests, sisters and lay missionaries - live and share the Gospel of Jesus through:

  • Working with poor and exploited peoples.
  • Seeking justice and dignity for those denied their rights.
  • Developing faith communities in the local church.
  • Promoting dialogue between Christians and those from other religions.
  • Growing a culture of peace.
  • Advocating respect and care for the earth and the environment.

We seek to reach out and transform all strata of human life through our evangelising work, opening up the horizons of humanity to the living mystery of God's kingdom, and responding to the poor and suffering where ever they may be found.

Columban mission calls us to a spirituality of listening, a life of prayer and community centred on Jesus whose presence nurtures and empowers us with a spirit of dialogue and boldness, understanding and reconciliation. We grow in contemplation and action with the support of Columban priests, sisters, lay missionaries, co-workers, our companions in mission and friends, and all those whom we touch and who touch us with the gift of God's saving love.

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has sent me to bring good news to the poor.
To proclaim liberty to captives, and recovery of sight to the blind.
To set the downtrodden free, and to proclaim the Lord's year of favour.
(Luke 4:18)

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2025 Columban Mid-Year Appeal

"Charity is the cement
which binds communities to God
and persons to one another."
St Vincent de Paul

Your generosity has been a beacon of hope, enabling us to continue our mission in fifteen countries where Columbans serve. Through education, pastoral care and essential aid, your support transforms lives and brings Christ’s love to the most vulnerable.