Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future By Arlenne Villahermosa, Columban Lay Missionary   The 75th anniversary of the Columban Mission in Negros (1950–2025) commemorates a legacy of “integral evangelization” that has deeply influenced the island’s spiritual, social, and ecological landscape. Celebrating 75 years of presence signifies a transition – from building the local church to

By Marjorie Engcoy, Co-worker   As a child, I often found myself gazing at the majestic silhouette of the Mt. Malindang Ranges located on the Zamboanga Peninsula in Mindanao. Rising above the horizon, it evoked a sense of wonder and mystery. I imagined the countless species hidden within its forests, marvelling at its grandeur. More

By Lydio Mangao, Jr.    Chile’s Global Ecological Significance Did you know that there are 110 identified ecosystems worldwide, and 88 out of these  are found in Chile? This incredible diversity  stems from Chile’s unique geography,  stretching across Antarctica, South America, and the Pacific. Within its  borders lies  eight biomes or 15 ecological zones, ranging

By Fr. Elbert Balbastro, Columban Missionary in Pakistan   The ongoing war  continues to impact many, with rising death tolls in Iran, Lebanon, and other Middle Eastern nations. Oil and commodity prices are increasing, affecting economies worldwide. Displaced populations add to the crisis, facing daily stress and uncertainty. Altogether, the situation creates a complex humanitarian

By Amy W. Echeverria, Columban Central JPIC Coordinator   The story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well is a deep source of hope and comfort for Christians.  By encountering the Samaritan woman alone at the well and asking her for a drink, Jesus demonstrated that his love was not constrained by social norms

By John Din, Columban Lay Missionary   I am a link. A link to what? A link between what began decades ago and the imagined future of a recovered and restored forest. In the early two thousands, San Columbano de Bantolinao was just a dream—a dream of a future where organic farming is enhanced and