Archive

The Far East - July 2013

Contents

From the Director - Santiago, here we come!

This is an exciting venture because it has given Columbans in Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to make contact with a new generation…
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From the Editor - It takes special people to do missionary work

Special people offer us examples of how to live life lovingly and witness to the reality of God and the spiritual realm, which is much bigger…
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My sister's life

Padraig Doyle tells us about a recent visit with his sister, Columban Sr Elizabeth Doyle, to Chile where she had worked for 16 years.
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Columban legacy revisited

Recently Irish Columban Fr Sean Conneely visited Chuncheon where he had previously worked and reflects on this legacy.
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Reflection - Questioning ourselves about Mission

Where does that leave us as Church with our rich tradition of concern for Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation
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Co-operators in Mission

Columban Fr Barry Cairns shares with us the importance of working in cooperation with the local parishioners.
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Pilgrims are ready

From July 23-28, World Youth Day (WYD) pilgrims attending WYD Rio from Australia and New Zealand will be passing through Santiago, Chile en-route…
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The 'Reincarnation' of my mother

Columban Fr Francis Hoare tells us about a Catholic parishioner who named his daughter after his mother, Eileen.
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Columban Jubilee Anniversaries

Seven Columbans celebrate Jubilees/Anniversaries this July. We congratulate them all.
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Mission World - July 2013

After the Mass for the Gospel of Life, Pope Francis greets the Harley-Davidson crowd
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You can't teach an old dog new tricks

Columban Fr Cathal Gallagher helps people set goals for themselves which enables them to leap forward in their self-esteem.
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Connections between climate change and hunger

Columban Fr Sean McDonagh writes about a recent conference in Ireland on climate change, hunger and poor nutrition.
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Faith from childhood memories

She found that she was also getting to know a God who would always listen and be there in both good times and in bad.
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World Youth Day Experience in Chile

Columban parishes are ready to welcome 150 WYD Pilgrims
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