Social Justice
Airport Resurrection
Apr 15, 2026
The remarkable tale of how a ’Guardian Angel’ saved the life of Columban Fr. Ray Collier on the concourse of Heathrow Airport.
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Art, mission and care for all creatures
Mar 23, 2026
An exhibition inspired by St Francis of Assisi and the Church’s call to ecological conversion.
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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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Crossing boundaries of despair: joys and struggles of mission in Myanmar
Mar 17, 2026
As a priest, I have anointed a young person who was shot at a protest and another dying youth victimised by drug addiction. I have listened to mothers who shared that they have moved from one camp to another, and for many, they have nowhere else to go. I have listened to young people feeling lost and…
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The cost of discipleship
Feb 18, 2026
This is not a place for the fainthearted, and yet the challenge to be a voice of hope and the bearer of joy of the disciples who first witnessed the appearance of the Resurrected Lord could be easily snatched away due to the intermingling of complexities.
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World Day of Social Justice – A Columban Witness
Feb 18, 2026
For a country like Fiji, this call to social justice is not merely a social obligation but a calling rooted in Christ’s mission. In a culturally diverse country shaped by economic disparity and climate vulnerability, this call must be lived out through respect for all cultures, the protection of the…
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Memories of a welcoming church
Jan 21, 2026
This kind of welcoming church - a church that walks together - is now called “synodality”. I find that concrete examples are more effective than theological shorthand.
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New Palliative Day Centre opened at St Elizabeth Hospital, Pakistan
Jan 21, 2026
This Palliative Care Day Centre is a milestone breakthrough in healthcare in Pakistan. It is for cancer patients. It complements our Home-Based Palliative Nursing, which cares for cancer patients in their homes.
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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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2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival
Dec 15, 2025
The 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival was an amazing event because it put into perspective the breadth of the Church and the ways faith can be actioned to not only evangelise but to share the teachings and Good News of Jesus Christ through creative avenues that grasp both the attention and heart…
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Faith, Friendship and Mission: 70 Years with Fr Barry Cairns
Nov 26, 2025
As we mark his 70th anniversary, we give thanks for Fr Barry’s faith, humility and perseverance. His life reminds us that mission is not only about grand projects but about steadfast love lived daily, through small acts of kindness over many years. Congratulations, Fr Barry and thank you for 70 years…
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2025 World Day of the Poor
Nov 13, 2025
The four Gospels emphasize that those most favoured by Jesus' cures were the possessed, the blind, and the lepers. These individuals were all considered outcasts of their society because Jewish belief taught that their illness was the result of their sins, causing them to be socially shunned.
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Beacons of hope and safety
Oct 15, 2025
Conditions are certainly rough for many people in our world today. People’s safety is threatened on so many different levels. Columban missionaries work with people facing the effects of climate change by promoting sustainable ways to heal and nurture our earth and to safeguard biodiversity.
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In Loving Memory of David Butler
Sep 23, 2025
To those of us who were blessed to know him or to be touched by his work, David’s life is both a legacy and a challenge. He made his life a blessing for others. May we, too, find the courage to live in such a way.
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What is the theme for Season of Creation 2025?
Sep 18, 2025
As we commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed, our faith unites us in witnessing God’s promise of peace. During this Season of Creation, let's pray, act, and teach the next generation to cherish our common home, transforming barren lands into thriving spaces for all to live in peace.
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A time of transformation to live in harmony with one another and with creation.
Sep 18, 2025
In his message for the Season of Creation, which we are currently celebrating, Columban Fr. Andrei Paz, the Society Leader of the Missionary Society of St. Columban, emphasises that this is a time to renew our relationships with God, one another, and the Earth.
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Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan visits St Elizabeth Hospital Hyderabad
Sep 17, 2025
Since 2007, the high commission has given financial support to St Elizabeth for the purchase of essential surgical equipment, for flood relief, and this year to support the Mobile Medical Outreach, which is an integral part of the free healthcare that St Elizabeth provides to those in greatest need.
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Social Justice Sunday - 31st August 2025
Aug 31, 2025
Australian Catholic Bishops' Conference Social Justice Statement 2025-26: "Signs of Hope on the Edge – Serving Homeless People with Mental Ill-Health"
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A personal reflection on the power of protests
Aug 18, 2025
Let us hope and pray that the protests going on now will result in an end to war and that children who have never known peace will finally be able to experience it.
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“The Next Generation; Strength, Vision and Legacy.” - Sent Forth in Strength and Hope
Jul 06, 2025
NAIDOC Week - July 6-13, 2025 - NAIDOC week is a time for First Nations people to celebrate and share their cultural assets which are also called a gift by the Pope.
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