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As we step into new year 2025, we look back with gratitude on the journey that has brought us to where we are and look forward with hope. As we
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A Shoot from the Stump: Life, Loss, and Mission
By Lilibeth Sabado, CLM, Philippines When I first arrived in Negros Occidental as part of a team of three Lay Missionaries, I carried with me a mixture of gratitude,
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The Death of Andonie and Our Creation Story
By Vinnie Busch, SSC    On Feb 13th 2024 Andonie, one of the first four Subanen Crafters, died in childbirth.  She died in her hut, on a remote hillside, in the

Unwavering Faith
By Reina Mosqueda, Columban Lay Missionary in Taiwan For most Catholic Filipino migrant workers who arrive in a new country the priority is finding a church. This was what Kuya

The Simple Joys of a Priest
By Fr. Elbert Balbastro, SSC Like any other vocation or calling, priestly life is also filled with challenges, difficulties and struggles. Yet, amidst the toils and rough roads on my

Homily: November 20, 2023
St. Columban’s Day, 2023 / Fr. Michael McGuire’s 40 Day of Remembrance  By Fr. Finbar Maxwell, SSC  The following are aspects of Columban mission spirituality: We are pilgrims and
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A Time in History (February 17-23)
February 19 BISHOP PATRICK H. CRONIN was born in 1913 at Moneygall, Dunkerrin, County Offaly, Ireland. He died on February 19, 1991 at Maria Regina Hospital, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

A Time in History (February 1-7)
February 1 FR. PAUL R. SMITH was born at St. Paul, Minnesota, USA in 1934. He died at the Veterans’ Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas, on February 1, 1983. Father Paul was

A Time in History (February 8-16)
February 8 FR. COLM RAFFERTY was born on 2 March 1929 in Craigavole, Swatragh, Co. Derry. He was ordained on 21 December 1953 and his first appointment was to Negros

