July 24 BISHOP HENRY BYRNE was born at Edenderry, County Offaly, Ireland in 1913. He died in a Manila hospital on July 24, 1983. After his secondary studies at St. Joseph’s College, Ballinasloe, Father Henry went to Dalgan seminary in 1931. He was ordained priest in 1937 and went to Rome for post-graduate studies. After receiving …
“Is it not a kind of martyrdom that in the midst of all his sufferings, he was not seen with a bitter face? With blood gushing out from his face but lips moving as he was praying the holy rosary – in the face of extreme violence and cruelty is the serenity of the suffering …
A Pilgrimage for Fr. Vernon’s 75th Death Anniversary Read More »
On behalf of the Missionary Society of St. Columban, Fathers Rolly Aniscal, John Keenan and Christopher Kaamiño received the Plaque of Appreciation from San Ildefonso College, Tanay, Rizal on February 2, 2018 for the meritorious contribution of the Columban Society to the school. The Columbans served in Tanay from 1937 until 1966. Both the Columbans and San Ildefonso College …
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This is an edited version of the original video by Fr. Neil Collins, SSC
Video message from Fr. Paul Glynn, Regional Director of the Columbans in the Philippines, thanking the Filipino people for their generousity and support throughout the 90 years of Columban mission in the country.
LAUDATO SI videos in Hiligaynon, Cebuano and Tagalog versions (dubbed with permission from CAFOD) LAUDATO SI VIDEOS 1. HILIGAYNON for Kids: 2. HILIGAYNON for Adults: 3. CEBUANO for Kids: 4. CEBUANO for Adults: 5. Tagalog for Adults:
By Hazel Angwani Hazel is from Bontoc, Mountain Province and is currently undergoing the Columban lay missionary Orientation program with Ma. Fe Corazon Arienza. I have always believed that life is full of choices, and that the circumstances that surround us in life are not for us to suffer in agony but to learn about …
