From the Editor
In this issue of The Far East magazine we focus on waiting in joy and hope for the feast of Christmas. After such an extraordinary year of challenges…
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A milestone reached by few
Fr Jim Mulroney telling us about the long priestly life of Fr Chris Baker who has worked in a variety of Columban ministries over 70 years. As…
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A new Emergency Room
From Rome, Columban Fr Robert McCulloch reports on a new Emergency Room at St Elizabeth Hospital in Hyderabad, Pakistan.
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Reflection - Waiting and hoping
Waiting and hoping are a big part of life for most people. This was certainly the case for the people of Israel.
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Miss Ellen's weekly pilgrimage
From Ireland, Columban Fr Bobby Gilmore writes about the significant contribution migrant remittances make to two economies and tells the story…
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Bakery, Patisserie and Pizzeria
The idea is to sell to the public different types of bread, pastries, sweets and pizzas, all with an international flavour.
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Forced to flee like Jesus
Columban Sister, Kathleen Mary O’Riordan, shares with us her experience among the migrants and refugees at the Mexican Border.
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Mission World - November/December 2020
‘Fratelli tutti’: Pope Francis calls for unity in new encyclical
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From the Director - Christmas lights
With the coming of Jesus, we can see what is already there. Jesus came to tell us and show us what is true about God. The story of Jesus casts…
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Columban Lay Missionaries for Britain
Columbans in the Region of Britain have recently welcomed Columban Lay Missionaries (CLM) Sophia Tzu Chee Ting and Teresa Hui Ling Chuah from…
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The Monday carpenter
New Zealand born, Columban Fr Barry Cairns gives us an insight into Christmas in Japan.
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Taiwan Granny
When I was new in the parish, MaHong was one of three older women, all fast friends, who were regular and active members of the village Catholic…
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A confronting visit
Like in the time of Jesus, lepers are often abandoned by their family and excluded. Due to distance and the lack of money for travel, many of…
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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 - November/December 2020
Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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