Ecology

World Oceans Day: Reimagining Our Relationship with the Ocean

Jun 08, 2026
As we mark World Oceans Day 2026, to “reimagine” our relationship with the ocean, it is a call to ecological conversion as stewards of God’s creation.
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Acting Locally for Global Impact in Fiji

May 22, 2026
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, let us embrace a lifestyle of humility, gratitude, and kinship with all of God’s creatures. By acting locally in our villages and parishes, we contribute to global healing that honors the Creator and protects our common home for generations to come.
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Columban Co-Worker Presents for Laudato Si Movement

May 08, 2026
Mariana has continued her LSM seed project through her work at the Columban Mission Centre in Melbourne, where she and a dedicated team of Columban Priests and co-workers offer workshops to help children and adults alike connect their Catholic spirituality to faith-led action that cares for creation…
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A blessing in disguise

Apr 27, 2026
The only refuge I could find was a sheepfold, a small compound where sheep were kept. I had no choice but to hunker down under a small awning that offered some protection from the rain, surrounded by sheep. Soon, who should appear at the end of the sheepfold but a shepherd dressed in traditional North…
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A Change of Heart: Listening to the Cry of the Earth through Talanoa

Apr 27, 2026
The witness of leaders like Tanasio and the hospitality of the St. Raphael and St. Michael communities remind us that the ecological conversion called for in Laudato Si’ begins in the heart of the village. I am deeply moved by their resolve to be protectors of God's handiwork.
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Transforming Hope into Action: 6 Steps for Integral Ecology This Laudato Si’ Week 2026

Apr 27, 2026
This year, from May 17 to 24, Catholics around the world are celebrating the Laudato Si’ Week and turning hope into action for our common home. Everyone - parishes, schools, communities and individuals - are invited to take one concrete step toward integral ecology. Let’s explore 6 simple actions you…
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Drink and Live - Laudato Si' Week 2026

Apr 27, 2026
When I met with Subanen women, they expressed deep grief over the potential loss of access to their sacred waters at Duminagat. Their identity is closely linked to this place, and their prayers are rooted in its significance.
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Challenges facing humanity

Apr 22, 2026
This is a challenge that we and the whole of humanity must embrace if we are to help each other deal with present and coming challenges to planet earth, our common home.
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The Columban Partnership Program - Professional Development Day for Teachers

Apr 15, 2026
The Columban Partnership Program offers a unique Professional Development opportunity for Catholic school teachers, grounded in real mission stories and contemporary global challenges. The workshop helps strengthen teachers’ capacity to integrate Catholic Social Teaching into the curriculum and school…
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2026 International Earth Day: The heart of all matter is God

Apr 15, 2026
God is inherently present to the whole of creation and every part of it. Teilhard de Chardin says: “The heart of all matter is the heart of God… What I call my body is not part of the universe which I possess totally; it is the whole universe which I possess partially.”
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Threats, protection and restoration of ecosystems in Chile

Apr 15, 2026
In the end, we all need water. Access to safe, clean water is a basic human right. We must remember the deep, sacred value of water and biodiversity. I see hope for solidarity, for sacred spaces that work for the common good, and for places that listen to the cry of the earth.
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The Rebirth of a Forest

Mar 20, 2026
International Day of Forests is celebrated annually on March 21st to raise awareness on the importance of forests. This year the theme focuses on how forests help drive economies by generating jobs and providing food systems for billions of people worldwide.
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World Water Day 2026 - “Vurevure ni Bula”

Mar 17, 2026
The urgency of this mission is embodied in the lives of Columbans Fr. Taaremon Matauea and Fr. Teakare Betero, Columban priests whose stories reflect the resilience of Pacific peoples. Both are from Rabi Island and are descendants of the Banaban people, who were displaced from Ocean Island - Kiribati…
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Solidarity and charity in action in Pakistan

Mar 17, 2026
One woman, a breadwinner supporting a family of four children, expressed her worries about her financial stability, as she is unable to send money home due to the war. The support and companionship we offered seemed to bring some relief, evident in their brighter faces.
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Birthdays at the border celebrating hope and belonging.

Mar 17, 2026
The Columban Border Ministry has long served as a place of refuge for people journeying north from countries across Latin America and beyond. Many arrive exhausted. Carrying little more than a backpack and a story marked by courage and sacrifice, they face great uncertainty.
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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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