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Growing in Stature and Wisdom: 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines

“This is a time to celebrate the great vibrancy of faith and commitment to the Gospel of tens of millions of Filipinos here and all over the world. It is a time to be grateful for how the values of the Gospel of Jesus have endured for 500 years despite being historically so enmeshed with …

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Philippine Region Celebrates the Society’s 100 Years of Mission

On June 28, 2018, the Columban Missionaries in the Philippines celebrated the Society’s 100th founding anniversary at Our Lady of Remedies Parish, Malate, Manila. The jubilant moment was shared with Columban friends, benefactors and mission partners. Philippine Region Celebrates the Society’s 100 Years of Mission On June 28, 2018, the Columban Missionaries in the Philippines …

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CLM Celebrating 30 Years of Mission

A virtual Eucharistic celebration was held on October 6, 2020 to commemorate this milestone and celebrate the blessings and gifts received and the challenges encountered along the journey. With gratitude, and hearts filled with joy and praise to God, the Columban Lay Missionaries is celebrating its 30 years of mission this year 2020.  We honor …

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A Love Story with the Columban Fathers by: Msgr. Crisostomo A. Cacho

My 3rd and 4th years of High School were spent as a convent boy with Fr. Cornelius O’Connell, the parish priest. I went with the Columban priests to the barrios of the parish and witnessed their work among the people, especially among the poor. Those two years were filled with admiration of the zeal the …

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In the Spirit of Gratitude, Generosity and Joy

In the Spirit of Gratitude, Generosity and Joy by: Arlenne B. Villahermosa The generosity of the Columban Fathers which I witnessed during my exposure in Mindanao when I was still in the Orientation program inspired me in my call to mission.  The Columban Fathers came. The first group of Columban Fathers to arrive in Mindanao …

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Celebrating 100 Years of Mission in the Philippines

As we celebrate our centennial year, we give thanks to all the people who have journeyed with us through the years – for their generosity, support, friendship, care and faithfulness, without which we would not have come this far. This celebration is to rejoice with each of them who walked with us in the mission …

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