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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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