The Far East Magazine

The Far East - May 2025

The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920.

From the Director - A Jubilee Year of grace, mercy, and transformation

The most important point about pilgrimage is not whom we accompany on the pilgrim path of life but who accompanies us!
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When all you hear is thunder and no rain

Myanmar goes from one crisis to the next.
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Fatima to Macroom to Saliadrau: a pilgrimage for Christ

This was my first pilgrimage for the Holy Year. I pray it will not be my last.
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Reflection - Darkness would not be dark to you

Columban Sister Ann Gray provides a reflection inspired by the parable of the Sower.
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Echoes of the Atom Bomb

In the Bomb Museum, it had been that tricycle that touched me; here, it was a tiny, melted pile that had once been a rosary. This rosary had…
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Experiencing first-hand the wonders of God’s creation

In a world where many of them face daily hardships, this programme will offer hope, inspiration, and the chance to discover beauty beyond their…
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The cost of compassion

They both speak of their anger that ordinary Pakistani people do not get any healthcare from the government, so they are pleased to be part of…
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Vocational Training: A path to hope and recovery in Kachin State

Recovery happens one day at a time, one person at a time. And with your continued support, we can help even more individuals find their path…
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From Riverina to the Philippines: the Missionary of Fr Paul Oxley

For the ten years that followed, Paul worked in an apostolate for indigenous people and, more specifically, with the Subanen people.
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Celebrating 50 years of Priesthood: Honoring Fr Paul Finlayson

Congratulations, Fr Paul, on this extraordinary achievement! May you continue to inspire and lead with the same passion and devotion that have…
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A life of faith, service, and mission: 50th Anniversary Fr Brian Vale

With a broad range of studies and experience behind him, he once again took up missionary work in Japan, where he was asked to undertake many…
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