From the Editor
The September issue of The Far East magazine is tinged with sadness with the unexpected death of two Columbans from Australia and New Zealand.
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Fifty years of questions
I believe that priests are ordained to the sacrament of orders, the order of the Church. As priests, we should not take responsibility for everything.…
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Mike + the mechanics
Columban Fr Michael Doohan is not a member of the English rock group! The Columban missionary set up a school for mechanics which has provided…
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Reflection - Dealing with grief and loss
To mourners it is sometimes said, “Enough of grieving. Now you must let go and get on with life.” This advice, though well-meaning, is usually…
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Losing weight for a good cause
Losing weight, having fun and fundraising do not normally go together. However, the Region of Fiji has made it work with a competition to raise…
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A gentle man of faith and integrity
He was a gentle man who, with a lot of searching, found ways to follow his missionary calling. His recognition of the values and spirit of the…
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The eyes of faith
Columban Fr Harry O’Carroll tells an intriguing story of visiting a patient at a leprosarium in Japan and how a particular piece of art had influenced…
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An inspirational and sensitive man
Columban Fr Maurice O’Connor, who spent forty purposeful years in Asia as a Columban missionary priest, died in Wellington, New Zealand on Thursday…
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Mission World - Young Hong Kong Catholics fight for their future
The Federation of Catholic Students has been prominent in demanding permanent scrapping of an extradition law proposal.
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From the Director - Giver of all life
Like all relationships our connection to God has ups and downs. There may be a slow beginning or a dramatic one. There may be times when God…
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The changing face of Chile
Each tenant kept a bucket for their washing, a stove with a gas cylinder, some furniture and a few personal belongings in their rooms. These…
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Blame it on The Far East
From Ireland, Mary Cawley writes about her decision to teach English in China after seeing an advertisement for AITECE’s (Association for International…
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A chance for a better life
Subanen Crafters can look optimistically at a future for their families thanks to the support of Columban benefactors.
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Your Columban Legacy
Leave a gift to Columban Missionaries in your Will.
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Audio Playlist - The Far East - September 2019
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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