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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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Three Years of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH)–Barra: Growing as an Ecology Parish
A collective reflection of the parishioners Our Mother of Perpetual Help (OMPH)–Barra marks its third year as a parish since its elevation in 2022 and its designation as an
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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
Poverty Conquered Through Determination and Hard Work
By: Jenefer Cervantes, Columban Scholar thru Fr. Jim Sheehy, SSC It is often said that poverty hinders individuals and families from living a decent life. I would like
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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
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