Ecology
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
Sep 24, 2023
St Columbans Mission Society accompanies migrants and refugees in their quests for hopeful futures.
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Season of Creation news for Australia
Sep 21, 2023
Launch of the Australian Guide to Laudato Si’ Action Planning
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A hopeful vision for God’s creation
Sep 13, 2023
The Columban Mission Centre and Columban community in Essendon, along with friends in works of Peace, Ecology and Justice in Melbourne, celebrated the Season of Creation with a prayer service followed by morning tea in a spirit of Columban hospitality on Wednesday, 13th September.
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Concerns over the Fukushima wastewater release
Aug 28, 2023
The ocean discharge of the Fukushima radioactive water will inevitably lead to widespread contamination across the Pacific, including Korea’s seas, over time. While various forms of radioactive exposure exist, the most concerning is through consumption of contaminated food.
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Let Justice and Peace Flow - A Catholic Liturgical Guide
Aug 28, 2023
2023 Season of Creation - Let Justice and Peace Flow - A Catholic Liturgical Guide
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Making space for nature
Aug 28, 2023
A commitment to protect Earth’s biodiversity was made at the conclusion of a recent Christian Aware summer school in the Yorkshire Dales. Around 25 participants promised to be particularly active during the Season of Creation, which starts on 1 September. A keynote speaker was Ellen Teague of the Columban…
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Theme for 2023 Season of Creation - ‘Let justice and peace flow'
Aug 28, 2023
This year’s theme for Season of Creation - ‘Let justice and peace flow’ invites communities to share their hopeful vision for creation.
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Columban Creation Covenant in Britain
Aug 28, 2023
All these changes we have implemented to play our part in slowing climate change, including promoting these issues to the broader public. Alongside the daily commitment towards a greener lifestyle, the region has embedded the gospel of creation within its spirituality and prayer life. Caring for creation…
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Are we running out of water?
Aug 28, 2023
We often forget the enormous amounts of water we use today. It may come as a surprise to learn that it “takes 400,000 litres of water to manufacture one car, 2,000 litres to produce one glass of brandy and 42,500 litres to produce one kilo of beef.”
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Responding to the cry of the earth
Aug 28, 2023
Despite promises of infrastructure development, the Subanen land was left barren, water sources were contaminated, the rivers ran dry, and communities suffered from the effects of cyanide poisoning. Unfazed by the underhanded tactics employed by mining companies, including company name changes and bribing…
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Theme for 2023 Season of Creation - ‘Let justice and peace flow'
Aug 28, 2023
This year’s theme for Season of Creation - ‘Let justice and peace flow’ invites communities to share their hopeful vision for creation. A sense of urgency prevails due to increasing climate change and the rapid loss of biodiversity, which exacerbate inequalities and affect lives on every continent. And…
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St Bernadette’s Children’s Centre
Aug 14, 2023
Over the years, with the help of so many people and interested groups, we have expanded to such an extent that we now have an average of 500 children, out of a pool of 1,200, coming to us daily.
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Rooted in faith, family and community
Aug 14, 2023
One family member also mentioned that doing well in the state exams is a double-edged sword.
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Kenneth Ewayan’s hopes and dreams
Aug 14, 2023
First, his life story is very inspiring - I can see in his face the eagerness to continue his studies. I am also hoping that there might be other people who would like to share their blessings with this young man
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Visiting Tonga for the first time
Aug 14, 2023
The arrival of the king and queen was an occasion of great joy, with old ladies even doing cartwheels. It was a revelation to me of the power of the king and queen to unite and bring joy to the people.
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Educational Resource - August 2023: National Tree Day
Aug 10, 2023
The educational resource includes a video and printable PDF about National Tree Day, highlighting the involvement of Columban missionaries worldwide. Students are provided with reflection questions to encourage thoughtful discussions and a deeper understanding and appreciation for the environment and…
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The way the world should be
Jul 12, 2023
The Columban response to prejudice is to build bridges.
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Dance of dialogue
Jul 12, 2023
The three Fs - faith, food, friendship - are practical ways to do dialogue.
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Living his best life
Jul 12, 2023
An Irishman recalls a lifetime spent in Peru.
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Ecology ministry in Uyong
Jul 12, 2023
Improving daily life and helping the planet are two sides of the one coin.
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2024 Columban Art Calendar
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2023 Columban Mid-Year Appeal
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