From the Editor
This issue of The Far East magazine features a mixture of challenging, heartbreaking and optimistic articles from around the world.
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A New Year like no other in Wuhan
A Catholic - who lives in Wuhan and must remain anonymous - gives a first-hand account of the situation in the city at the centre of the coronavirus…
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Adopted at 70+
From Myanmar, we hear from Columban Fr Patrick O'Donoghue who was recently adopted by a local Catholic Kachin family. At more than 70 years of…
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Reflection - The temptation of Jesus
The fact that Jesus was tempted in every way that we are tempted means that he truly was one of us, that he became fully human.
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How can I fit in?
Challenges and heartbreak were experienced by Columban lay missionary, Naanise Mo'unga, when she was appointed to the Philippines to work among…
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Death of abducted priest Fr Michael Sinnott
After a long illness, Columban Fr Pat Baker died at the Palliative Care Unit of St Vincent’s Hospital on October 12, 2019.
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The problem with being human
Fr Gary Walker writes about the apocalyptic scenes of blazing infernos that caused so much devastation across Australia and the difficulty of…
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Missionaries and the Lone Ranger
Having companions in mission is a more satisfying and successful way of being missionary than operating as a lone ranger.
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Mission World - March 2020
China bans Christian funerals outside Church. The Government claims the new rules aim to “get rid of bad funeral customs”.
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From the Director - We can all be missionaries
In his column, Columban Fr Trevor Trotter reflects on how we can all be missionary by living our lives as humanly as possible. He reminds us…
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Scorching temperature reaches 50.2c
It's hard to imagine living in Pakistan where temperatures reach 50.2c. On mission there, Columban Fr Liam O'Callaghan says that the climate…
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Update on 'Tale of two brothers'
From Peru, Columban Fr John Boles shares a good news story and update on fundraising and the care for two brothers in Peru. One is severely disabled…
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First priest for new Region of Oceania
Children with disabilities in poverty-stricken areas of Lima, Peru, reach their potential at a Columban-founded school.
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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 - March 2020
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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