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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