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The Far East - May 2023

The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920.

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From the Director - Celebrating our goodbyes

It was a most moving and inspiring ceremony of genuine peace and forgiveness.
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Warmi Huasi - Venturing out of Lima

The study group helped them in their social skills and studies to prepare them emotionally for the future...
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The need for dialogue in Fiji

Columbans in Fiji have generally ensured that their younger priests learn both Hindi and indigenous Fijian languages.
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Dadirri - Deep Listening

Deep listening in its contemplative sense has become an integral aspect of the synodal way, a way that moves us to become a life-giving and unifying…
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Don Pancho and his Cross of May

It is now early May and time to bring the cross to the novena site. Pancho gathers a group of young bucks, men, together with ropes and a ladder.
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Finding space for God

"I felt I could serve the poor in a more focused way as a missionary than as a schoolteacher. For me, offering spiritual nourishment to others…
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Fr Bernard's Valentine

Having reassured Fr Bernard that I would promptly attend to his requests, we sat together in silence for a few moments. Then, he spoke again.…
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Christian witness in Negros

Many priests and some bishops not only encouraged their parishioners to organize themselves but put themselves and parish resources at their…
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The first Japanese Lay Missionary Lawrence Ryosai

Remember that these missionaries were raised in the chivalrous ‘hidalgo’ ethic of the Iberian Peninsula. Ryosai was deeply impressed. He wanted…
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Fr Bernard Dagge - The Demons and the divine

Being a lifelong devoted supporter of the Melbourne Australian Rules football team (the Demons!), answering the call to join a foreign mission…
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I am happy to be a priest

His commitment to God's call to him is as strong today as the day he said "Yes" to the call to missionary priesthood. Now, celebrating his Golden…
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Mission World - May 2023

Mission World - May 2023 - Translating the Bible: Quite an Enterprise
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Columban Activities - Crossword Puzzle - May 2023

Columban Activities - Crossword Puzzle
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Gift in Will

Leave a gift to Columban Missionaries in your Will.
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