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eBulletin - April 2026

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Our monthly eBulletin featuring the latest Columban mission news and stories.


Airport Resurrection

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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2026 International Earth Day: The heart of all matter is God

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……
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“Ephphatha!” (Mk 7:34)

Columban seminarian Ro Seungjun John Paul reflects on the soul’s search for meaning, his first funeral in Chile and how God’s presence transforms…
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Threats, protection and restoration of ecosystems in Chile

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.…
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Holy Week for the Spanish speaking community

Here at St Columbans in Lower Hutt, the Holy Week ceremonies were all celebrated with a large number of the Spanish speaking community filling…
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The Columban Partnership Program - Professional Development Day for Teachers

The Columban Partnership Program offers a unique Professional Development opportunity for Catholic school teachers, grounded in real mission…
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Episode 152 - The road to Emmaus: A story of encounter and awakening.

This reflection unpacks Luke 24:13–35, showing how the risen Jesus transforms confusion into clarity through encounter - walking with the disciples,…
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2026 Mid-Year Appeal

Columban missionaries serve in fifteen countries, providing support and hope to those facing hardship and displacement. Your generosity to the…
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2026 Columban Mid-Year Appeal

"Whoever has received much… should use it for the benefit of others."
Pope Leo XIV

In places where families struggle to find safety, dignity and belonging, Columbans offer practical support, shelter, friendship and faith. Your generosity to the 2026 Mid-Year Appeal will help sustain these efforts and bring light to vulnerable communities worldwide.