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The Far East - April 2016

The Far East magazine is published by St Columban's Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was launched originally to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East magazine in Australia was published for the first time on 15th October 1920 and sample copies were sent to every parish and school in Australia and New Zealand.

Contents

From the Editor - Columban stories from around the world

Towards the end of February this year, the Pacific island nation of Fiji suffered widespread devastation, as a result of Tropical Cyclone Winston…
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The fight against domestic violence

Melia still lives in fear of reprisals from her ex-husband, but at least now she has her daughter with her. There were many players involved…
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Crayons for kids but no education

Our pastoral visits are indispensable because it is like the water that gives the Parkari Kohli people an opportunity to grow in their faith…
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Reflection - Late for school

No bread, no lunch, no money - a daily occurence
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The Holy Family of today

Columban Sr Mary Dillon works in Myanmar amongst those living with the HIV virus. We publish below her letter of thanks to her supporters sent…
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A killer cyclone

November to April is known as the cyclone season in Fiji. People here expect to be tested by a tropical cyclone every two or three years.
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Anglican Archbishop sends 1000 ‘thank yous’ to Columban

On the January 7, 2016 Vatican Radio interviewed Columban Fr Robert McCulloch on the occasion of the accompaniment of important relics from Rome…
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Mission World - April 2016

SOUTH KOREA - Five new Korean missionaries “ad gentes”
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From the Director - After Easter

Easter is a wonderful celebration of the surprising nature of God. Who would have predicted or expected the resurrection of Jesus?
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Brothers receive awards

Columban Frs Peter and Kevin O’Neill are twin brothers who hail from Geelong, Victoria. During the month of December, 2015, both received awards.
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Widows and widowers of St Columban

In November 23, 2015 we celebrated the 1400th anniversary of the death of St Columban and here in the Philippine Church we celebrated 2015 as…
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Learning Burmese can be fun!

Since I joined Columban Lay Mission Programme in 2000, I have had to learn three different languages - English, Filipino (Tagalog) and Spanish.…
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Your Columban Legacy

Your Columban Legacy “Do what you can” Bishop Edward J Galvin
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