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From the Director - A Christmas Message As we approach Christmas we are reminded of how Christ came into our world. His message of hope calls us to continue our mission with those who suffer the social stigma attached to being poor (more) |
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Pope says he is a sinner When Father Spadaro, the editor of the Jesuit publication La Civilitá Catolica asked him, “Who is Jorge Bergoglio?” he replied, “I am a sinner… on whom the Lord has turned his gaze”. (more) |
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Fr Francis Henry Carey (1937 – 2014) A calm and non-judgemental Columban missionary priest Frank was a man of strong principles, he had the courage to stand by them, but he did not impose his views on others; he did not judge. (more) |
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Speechless in the face of evil On Monday morning, as I heard the breaking news of the hostage crisis unfolding in Martin Place, Sydney, I felt for the Muslims across the city who would be saying, “Oh no, not again!”. (more) |
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Only 4 places left Pilgrimage - In the Footsteps of St Columban Ireland - France - Austria - Switzerland - Italy. A Columban Pilgrimage in 2015 to mark the 1400th anniversary of the death of St Columban in the year 615 in Bobbio, Northern Italy. (more) |
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Reflection - Just another day for some The picture of Joseph going from door to door, desperately begging shelter because Mary was in labour, has always struck a poignant chord in the Christmas story. (more) |
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Christmas Appeal 2014 Each year Columban mission reaches out through their Christmas Appeal to help raise funds for those in need and struggling under the weight of poverty and crisis. (more)  |