E-News - Vol.5 No.9

From the Director - It is God's plan
Celebrating the Eucharist together, praying together, supporting each other, a sense of communion with each other was pronounced as the Columban way to live into the future. (more)
What’s more Australian?
The Columban Calendar and Majellan Christmas cards are a central part of the Christmas tradition in Australia for many Catholics. (more)
The blessed bus
We asked our benefactors for help to buy a new bus for children and adults with disabilities in Lima, Peru. Now the new bus is ready and has been blessed. (more)
The distress of Fr Sean
As usual I throw my hand up when I see the hard earned Grameen history lost. I don't mean to distress you, but the August statement reported 3000 member houses under water - some completely submerged.  (more)
Reflection - Making 'Mission Month' count
Mission Month is a time to raise awareness of the role of mission in our lives, in our schools and in our parishes. Here are some suggestions that may assist you during Mission Month in October. (more)
Breaking open the Lineamenta
In preparation for the Synod of Bishops 2012, a public consultation entitled: "Breaking open the Lineamenta" was co-hosted by Columban Mission Institute, Catholic Mission and Parramatta Institute for Mission. (more)

Columban Calendar - A Christmas gift for family and friends
Place an order and we will send the Columban Art Calendar with a personalised gift card to your family and friends on your behalf.

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While fingers may be pointed at Philippine military it is more likely that the hired killer that parked his motor bike outside the house of father Pops on the morning of October 17, walked up to him and shot him point blank as he was getting into his car, had the mark of an experienced trained assassin.