Ecology

World Wildlife Day: Making Space for Wildlife to Thrive

Mar 03, 2026
This is all in line with the Columban mission priority of protecting biodiversity. Making peace with nature and nourishing biodiversity is integral to Columban Mission.
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Sessions on Interreligious dialogue with Fr. Leo Lefebure in Fiji

Feb 18, 2026
Many appreciated that his reflections were not merely theoretical but grounded in lived interreligious engagement. Several attendees shared that the talks renewed their commitment to interreligious and ecumenical relationships. Church leaders, catechists, and formation students indicated that they felt…
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Sacred Waters

Feb 18, 2026
I met with Subanen women who spoke of the deep sadness, anger, and vulnerability they feel at losing access to their sacred living waters despite their best efforts to protect the lake.
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2026 International Day of Education

Jan 24, 2026
Today is the International Day of Education which celebrates the key role “education” plays in world peace and development. The right to education is recorded as article 26 in the Universal Declaration for Human Rights (UDHR) and declares that elementary education should be compulsory and free for all…
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Interconnectedness becomes reality

Jan 21, 2026
We may come from different backgrounds, places, communities, and walks of life - whatever your experience may be. But I am sure that whatever we do, people around the world are connected to us because something meaningful is happening.
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2025 Columban Partnership Program: Mission Priorities

Jan 21, 2026
The Columban Partnership Program has been enriched through its interactions with Catholic students this year. Every school visited was full of children who listened, answered questions, and engaged in the activities. Educators and their teams were always on hand to assist with the sessions and to comfort…
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Columbans encounter young pilgrims at ACYF 2025

Dec 27, 2025
The Columban booth provided pilgrims with fun and interactive activities that engaged their sense of curiosity about who the Columban missionaries are and what their mission consists of across 15 different countries. Short but impactful interactions allowed the Columban team to demonstrate a spirit of…
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Reflection: Two Christmas narratives

Dec 15, 2025
The two narratives collide. They are contrary to each other. One, the Jesus story, is all about people. Jesus came to bring his message of love, respect, care and support for each other. The other, the consumer, buy, buy, buy narrative is all about things. Which will dominate us in the lead up to Christmas?
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Outreach to migrants and refugees

Dec 15, 2025
We, as New Zealand Columbans, with our long overseas experience of living and working among people of other cultures and languages and experiencing their hospitality, can help to ensure that we make “outreach to migrants and refugees” a mission priority for Columbans in Aotearoa-New Zealand.
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Standing with migrants and creation in Taiwan

Nov 26, 2025
In Taiwan, the mission of the Columbans and their collaborators continues to evolve
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Catholic activists bring blessed glacier water to COP30

Nov 13, 2025
Columban missionaries issued a COP30 mission statement, urging world leaders to commit to bold, enforceable climate policies that prioritise frontline communities. These should support faith-based and Indigenous-led ecological initiatives, uphold the principles of integral ecology, recognising the interconnectedness…
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The President of Fiji visits Columban Mission in Ireland

Nov 13, 2025
In his words of thanks, President Lalabalavu expressed his nation's deep gratitude to the Columban Fathers for their unwavering service and contribution to the spiritual and educational growth of the people of Fiji. It was humbling and emotional to hear him praise the work of the Columbans in Fiji and…
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Christmas cards make love visible

Nov 13, 2025
As part of our ministry, we craft Christmas cards that feature images linking the Nativity story with the lives of the Subanen people. We do so by showing Mary and Joseph doing things that Subanen parents do every day for each other and their families.
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2025 Season of Creation: Peace with Creation – Young Voices Arise

Nov 13, 2025
This year’s Season of Creation Competition received over 200 entries from Catholic students in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. Creative art pieces, inspiring poems, and powerful essays were submitted by rightfully proud teachers, all of whom successfully guided and encouraged their students to reflect…
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Decades of Care for the Earth: A Columban Statement for COP30

Nov 12, 2025
We’re proud to share the Columban Statement on COP30, calling for urgent global commitments to confront the climate crisis and protect vulnerable communities
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Winners - Season of Creation - School Competition 2025

Oct 17, 2025
The St Columbans Mission Society invited primary and secondary school students to participate in our 2025 Season of Creation competition. We thank all students and schools who participated. Here are the winners.
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Raising Hope: Reflections from the Laudato Si 10th Anniversary Conference in Rome

Oct 15, 2025
Pope Leo’s words truly raised hope - calling people to rise up as part of our Christian responsibility. “We cannot love God, whom we cannot see, while despising his creatures. Nor can we call ourselves disciples of Jesus Christ without participating in his outlook on creation and his care for all that…
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Day 1 Reflections - Raising Hope Conference 2025

Oct 03, 2025
Amy Echeverria, Columban International Coordinator for Justice, Peace and Ecology & Adi Mariana Waqa, Columban Partnership Coordinator, Australia, reflect on the highlights of Day 1 of the 2025 Raising Hope Conference for the tenth anniversary of Laudato Si’.
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St Columba’s College Collaborate over Season of Creation Activities

Oct 02, 2025
These Season of Creation activities help students understand the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental issues by implementing sustainable practices at the College that provide resources and promote solidarity across different age groups.
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Columban Partnership Coordinator to attend Global Laudato Si’ Conference in Italy

Oct 01, 2025
Adi Mariana Waqa, Columban Partnership Coordinator, will attend the invitation-only global conference marking the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ this October at Centro Mariapoli Internazionale, Castel Gandolfo, Italy.
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