From the Editor
The October edition of The Far East magazine marks the beginning of the 100th year since it was first published in October, 1920.
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"I want the Church in the street" Pope Francis
The Extraordinary Month of Mission seems an appropriate time to ask ourselves as Australian Catholics what special contribution our experience…
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Service to the poor is faith in action
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 - Mortality and immortality
Reflecting on the fact that my days are numbered is not a morbid exercise, but rather an invitation to develop a larger perspective on myself…
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Keeping ancient traditions alive
Recently during a short visit to Korea, I had the opportunity to experience something of Jesus' vision of the Kingdom of God being like a householder…
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100 years of The Far East
The October edition of The Far East magazine marks the beginning of the 100th year since The Far East was first published in October, 1920 with…
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SCHOOL VIDEO COMPETITION 2020
We are looking for students in years 9, 10, 11 and 12 to create a video that informs, challenges and raises important issues on two topics: 'Migrants…
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Murder in the Missions: A True Story
Columban Fr Cyril Lovett highlights a new book about two Columban missionaries who did pioneering work building trust between Christians and…
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Mission World - Australian Catholic Bishops pay tribute to Tim Fischer
Mr Fischer had a larger-than-life personality who throughout his career was genuinely dedicated to service.
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From the Director - New Columban Region of Oceania
In Australia as we prepare for the Plenary Council the church is asking “What is God asking of us today?” As Columbans in Oceania we are asking…
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What a nightmare!
Travel in Pakistan can sometimes be a nightmare. But occasionally these nightmares can be opportunities to experience the goodness of people…
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Not a call for cosmetic change
This article is the tenth instalment of Synod on the Amazon: Model for the World, a series on the Synod process, the Amazon region, and the work…
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A stranger in a strange land
Being a stranger in a foreign land isn’t always easy in terms of learning and adopting not only the language and local dialect but also the culture.
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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 - October 2019
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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