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MALIGAYANG PASKO NG MULING PAGKABUHAY NI HESUKRISTO! ALLELUIA! As we reflect on our shared mission and the path forward for the Missionary Society of St. Columban, we find ourselves
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Shepherding Our Children
By Fr. Jerry Lohera, SSC Bewilderment and compassion are my two dominant feelings when reflecting about the realities of our children here in Mother Mary Parish in the Southeastern
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Shepherding Our Children
By Fr. Jerry Lohera, SSC Bewilderment and compassion are my two dominant feelings when reflecting about the realities of our children here in Mother Mary Parish in the Southeastern
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Jemuel’s Story
By Fr. Vincent Busch The Subanens are an indigenous people whose ancestral homeland is in the mountains of northwest Mindanao. Like other indigenous peoples in the Philippines, the Subanens have
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Embracing Diversity: Living in a Multicultural Society as a Missionary
Fr. Elbert Balbastro, SSC Being a missionary gives me the chance to live in a multicultural society where unity is achievable despite our differences in language, customs, culture, and viewpoints.
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When the prophetic voice of Father Picx spoke out
By Fr. Shay Cullen, SSC The Filipino people, and especially the Christian churches have to take a truthful examination of conscience when faced with the shocking truth that at least
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Building Bridges of Love
By Fr. Erl Dylan Tabaco, SSC There’s a saying that goes, “violence begets violence.” We are accustomed to it. We’ve heard it many times and even witnessed it firsthand.
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The New Columban General Council
After separate processes of discernment, prayer and “Conversations in the Spirit”, the Columban General Assembly 2024 have elected the New General Council. They shall serve for a period of 6
A Time in History
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A Time in History (December 24-31)
December 24 FR. PEADAR CASSIDY was born at Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland in 1921. He died at Dalgan on December 24, 1980. Father Peadar received his secondary education at St. Nathy’s
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A Time in History (August 8-16)
August 9 FR. MALACHY TONER was born at Magherafelt, County Derry, Ireland in 1916. He died on August 9, 2008 at Culcrum, Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland. Having completed his studies at
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A Time in History (August 8-16)
August 9 FR. MALACHY TONER was born at Magherafelt, County Derry, Ireland in 1916. He died on August 9, 2008 at Culcrum, Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland. Having completed his studies at