From the Editor - Now and then
It is a challenging edition, we are involved in the struggles of people as Jesus Christ wanted us to be.
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Profound heartbreak at cathedral destruction and abductions in southern Philippines
Church leaders in the Philippines, including the Columban Director in the country have expressed “profound heartbreak” at a flare up of violence…
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Pakistan and its people
Columban Fr Tomás King has spent the last quarter century in Pakistan, witnessing the ravages of war, discrimination and man-made drought, yet…
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Reflection - Forgive and find freedom
Forgiveness is at the core of Jesus' message. He cuts through the 'eye for an eye' mentality and tells his (shocked) followers that they must…
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A Columban who died violently on mission
One such martyr is Fr Francis Vernon Douglas who was martyred by Japanese soldiers in July 1943 in Paete, Philippines.
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Columban Mission Institute closure
The Columban Mission Institute is closing in October 2017. This will bring an end to the ‘institutional’ presence of the Columbans in Sydney.
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Columban Mission Institute closure - Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations
The Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations was founded in 1979 in response to one of the Society’s global missionary priorities, the impact of…
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We think we know but...
‘Nothing is ever as it seems’ is an observation of life. This story demonstrates the truth of it in Japan.
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Mission World - July 2017
VATICAN - Consolata Missionaries: "never tire of bringing comfort".
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From the Director - Christian persecution in the world
I believe that a picture is worth a thousand words; seeing and meeting people struggling in poverty is the best place to begin understanding…
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Outreach to refugee families in Myanmar
Fr Patrick (Pat) Colgan reports on his visit with Fr Jovito Dales to boarding houses and camps for internally displaced persons (IDP) supported…
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Finding life in the desert
So it was with much gratitude and fulfilment that we returned to Lima the next day, having experienced so vividly the rich and precious spiritual…
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Anniversary Celebrations
Two Columbans celebrate 50 years and 25 years of ordination.
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2018 Columban Art Calendar
Order your 2018 Columban Art Calendar.
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Your Columban Legacy
Your Columban Legacy, “Do what you can” (Bishop Edward J Galvin).
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