Reconciliation towards meaningful changeMay 27, 2023
For years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have joined with other Australians in steps towards meaningful change and a better life. Reconciliation is more than a week-long event. Read more
The Columban Way pilgrimage, 24-27th MayMay 23, 2023
Columban Missionaries in Britain are following in the footsteps of St Columban and invite friends around the world to join as virtual pilgrims. Read more
Columban missionaries give back to natureMay 22, 2023
International Day for Biological Diversity (22nd May) brings to the fore the vulnerability of Earth's variety of life. Columban missionaries are taking part in restorative action. Read more
Healthcare mission promoting interfaith ties in PakistanMay 19, 2023
“This would continue to break down any barriers and discrimination on religious grounds since it would show firsthand how we are living out the healing ministry of Jesus in our work in the healthcare system.” Read more
Healthy AgeingMay 09, 2023
“Fr Chris often tells me about his love for ocean swimming in magical parts of the world.” Read more
Feast of Saint Joseph the WorkerMay 01, 2023
The Church celebrates two feast days in honour of Saint Joseph. March 19th recognizes Saint Joseph as the Husband of Mary, and May 1st is known as the Feast of Saint Joseph the Worker. Read more
Learning a New LanguageMar 29, 2023
Finally, this childlike experience allows me to understand why Jesus emphasizes reminding his disciples to become like children. Read more
Pause for EarthMar 25, 2023
Switching off power and devices during Earth Hour (8.30 pm – 9.30 pm local time) on the 25th March, whether it’s 60 seconds or 60 minutes, is a way to draw attention to the need to take time out for nature. Read more
Promoting respect, inclusion and self-determinationMar 22, 2023
Harmony Week is celebrated in Australia from 20th-26th March and coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on the 21st March. Here in Australia in 2023, the referendum on the First Nations Voice to Parliament is one of the biggest issues for the… Read more
The difference between equality and equityMar 08, 2023
International Women’s Day acknowledges the work done for women’s inclusion. Understanding the difference between equality and equity invites a deeper commitment to understanding more about the experience of another. Read more
My hope to meet her againMar 07, 2023
Fr Frank Hoare tells us about a bright girl in Ba that he hopes to meet again in the future. Read more
Columbans endorse the letter from Australia’s Faith LeadersFeb 26, 2023
St Columban’s Mission Society endorses the letter from Australia’s Faith Leaders to federal parliamentarians calling on politicians to cooperate across political divides in support of the upcoming Voice referendum. Read more
Stations of the Cross for the Care of CreationFeb 26, 2023
The aim of the day’s work was to create a Stations of the Cross for the Care of Creation, combining the traditional devotion which commemorates Jesus’ last day on earth and the suffering he endured, with the reality of the environmental crisis today Read more
World Religion Day in Hong KongFeb 23, 2023
The Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Network on Religion and Peace invite you to join World Religion Day 2023. Read more
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