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The Far East - November/December 2024

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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The enduring impact of ministry

During the Christmas season, as we ponder the manger scene, we come to the renewed realization that Jesus came on mission among us as a helpless…
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New Oceania Leadership

The new Columban Regional Council of Oceania began its ministry of leadership on 1 October 2024.
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A tribute to an Unsung Hero

On one occasion, the shelter experienced a surprise check by the military. Luckily, the inmates managed it well.
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Reflection - A little less than angels

Although Jesus didn't bring world peace, universal prosperity, or a perfect world , what He announced was the true God, already partially unveiled…
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Bridge builder

Lakhmi Harchand has no idea she is a bridge builder, and I am sure she would not believe me if I told her she was.
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Out of the mouths of children a call for hope and action

The 2024 Season of Creation School Competition was filled with incredible messages of “Hope and Action” from children across Victoria, New South…
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A Christmas present from St Joseph

It was the second week of December - that frenetic season before Christmas was upon me. Besides that, winter’s heavy grey skies were getting…
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Every child is born with rights, like a flower with petals

In the Children’s Centre, just as in St Bernadette’s Home and School, we assume that children and adolescents are, before all else, human beings…
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Firm in faith

Although I had heard St Bernadette’s story many times as a child, it touched me differently than before. Bernadette reawakened in me the tradition…
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New life in Sierra Madre

Our hope is that the people, through these planting and pig projects, will be more self-sufficient and life-giving to one another.
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50 years of Columban missionary priesthood - Fr Patrick O’Shea

Fr Pat was one of six members of his class appointed to the Philippines. He was assigned to Mindanao where he lived and worked from 1975 to…
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Mission World - Cross Cultural Mission

According to the Acts of our recent Columban General Assembly 2024, one of our two priorities for the next six years will be “outreach to migrants…
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Columban Activities - Crossword Puzzle

Columban Activities - Crossword Puzzle
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Gift in Will

Leave a gift to Columban Missionaries in your Will.
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Audio Playlist - The Far East - November/December 2024

Listen to all the articles in this edition of the Far East.
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