E-News - Vol. 2 No. 6

From the Director - Life before death
Recently I read Bishop Tom Wright’s book Surprised by Hope. It is a powerful book about what it means to believe in Jesus’ resurrection. (more)
The Negros Nine lives on
In 1983 three priests and six lay workers on Negros island were charged with multiple murder. Over the next 14 months of trial and imprisonment they become known worldwide as the Negros Nine. (more)
Traveller extraordinaire
When Heather Joyce asked her husband to give Sister Mary Dillon a donation, it was the beginning of a journey, not for the faint hearted. (more)
Digging to the roots of poverty
While overseas people fly in to the Philippines for cheap medical surgery, local people cannot easily access health care and some sell their kidneys to make ends meet. (more)
TB Pioneers
Referring to breakthrough research done by the two Columban doctors, Sister Gabriel O’Mahony and Sister Aquinas Monahan, as well as the pioneering development of holistic care done by the Sisters on the staff, Iseman said, "We squandered a great legacy." (more)
Reflection - Welcoming the Spirit
The cross was never left in the shadows during these Pentecost vigils. The role-plays highlighted family relationships, violence at the domestic and local level. (more)
   
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