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The Far East - January/February 2026

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 - Even new beginnings

As we stand at the start of this new Jubilee Year of 2025, I wish you and your families every blessing.
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The seven million booklet miracle

The scheme thrived from the outset. The idea was to distribute one booklet and, with the returns from it, publish the next and build the project…
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A day will last forever

It strengthened me for the journey ahead, reaffirmed the centrality of family and renewed my trust that God’s purpose continues to unfold in…
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Reflection - Jubilee 2025: A call for hope and restoration amidst Myanmar’s Crisis

The true meaning of the Jubilee lies in caring for people. We must pray together for each other and share in the pain of others so that they…
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A step into the light

She kept up the struggle to the end of her life but found a measure of healing and joy in her life of faith, before passing over into everlasting…
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Warmi Huasi - Empowering Women, children and communities in Peru

Warmi Huasi’s defined mission is “to strengthen children and adolescents skills to contribute to the development of their schools, communities…
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Our Columban Experience at the Australian Catholic Youth Festival

The festival reminded us once again that the Spirit is alive in the hearts of our young people and that the mission of Christ continues through…
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Still on Mission: An Interview with Columban Fr John Burger

A friend who knew that I had spent my whole adult life as a Columban remarked, “You have been doing the same thing for fifty years!” But that…
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A humble and compassionate caregiver

Adi’s passion and dedication have inspired and influenced me to invest more love and value in my ministry at the Ai Jia Development Center.
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Memories of a welcoming church

This kind of welcoming church - a church that walks together - is now called “synodality”. I find that concrete examples are more effective than…
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Opening a clinic for migrants in Juarez

The clinic also aims to help migrants integrate into the Mexican legal and social systems by improving access to education, health and food.…
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Working with North Korean refugees

The Korean Church continues to pray for peace on the Korean Peninsula. We hope that you, too, will continue to pray for peace, reconciliation,…
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Mission World - Don’t forget the poor

Mission World - Don’t forget the poor
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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 - January/February 2026

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