From the Editor
The coronavirus has fundamentally changed how we do things and has also brought new opportunities for sharing the Gospel of Jesus and responding…
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Coronavirus is a city thing
Facing the desperate reality of not finding work, many people in Peru have left the cities to return home, often walking days with young children…
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All alone at 105
From Korea, Noel Mackey writes about his 105-year-old mother-in-law who cannot receive visitors and only an occasional phone call.
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Reflection - The struggle is the prayer
St Teresa of Calcutta struggled with doubts and darkness in her spiritual life for nearly 50 years. In this time of uncertainty we are reminded…
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When the Church burnt down
From Taiwan, Columban Fr Larry Barnett writes about the faith and strength of parishioners when their chapel burnt down. The article is a fine…
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Farewell to Pakistan
On an assignment to Pakistan, Columban Fr Pat Raleigh found himself stranded and unable to return to Ireland for some time. Having seen poverty…
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Gold Coast to Shanghai
From his Gold Coast apartment, Columban Fr Warren Kinne streamed Easter ceremonies to his friends in Shanghai.
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Mission World - June 2020
China suspends all Church activities
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From the Director - The Acts of the Apostles
I came away with a very positive impression of the commitment and achievements of the Columban Society over the years. We could not have done…
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No work, no money, no food
A recent letter sent from Columban Fr Ed O’Connell gives an update of life in Peru.
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A fear of dying from hunger
Columban Fr Andrei Paz, stranded at home in the Philippines, set up a food distribution service to support families in need.
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A home for the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Columban Fr George Hogarty, now working in Chile, shares a good news story from a couple he used to work with in Peru. A timely article with…
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The tea shop boy
Columban Fr Kurt Zion Pala in Myanmar writes about a young boy, aged 12, who lived and worked in a tea shop during his school holidays.
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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 - June 2020
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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