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MALIGAYANG PASKO NG MULING PAGKABUHAY NI HESUKRISTO! ALLELUIA! As we reflect on our shared mission and the path forward for the Missionary Society of St. Columban, we find ourselves
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MY JOURNEY FROM FIJI AS A COLUMBAN LAY MISSIONARY: A TALE OF GRATITUDE, GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITY
From the islands to the Philippines. My vocation story began in the beautiful islands of Fiji, where I was inspired by the work of the Columbans in my parish, and
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Building Bridges of Love
By Fr. Erl Dylan Tabaco, SSC There’s a saying that goes, “violence begets violence.” We are accustomed to it. We’ve heard it many times and even witnessed it firsthand.
The New Columban General Council
After separate processes of discernment, prayer and “Conversations in the Spirit”, the Columban General Assembly 2024 have elected the New General Council. They shall serve for a period of 6
Nurturing Hope Together
By Jao Resari, Columban Lay Missionary Every December 1, World AIDS Day is observed globally. Some might wonder why, despite over 40 years since the first reported AIDS case, significant
My Old Missionary Bag
A Gift of the Columban Spirit By Fr. Jude Genovia, SSC In the summer of 1995, I had to leave for Japan as part of my First Mission Assignment (FMA).
Salaam Wa Alaikum! Eid Mubarak!
By Fr. Kurt Pala, SSC “Wa alaikum wa salaam! Eid Mubarak!” Mufti Irfaan greeted me back. This day is Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Fitr is a festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide
A Tribute to an Unsung Hero
By Michael Javier, CLM When the Covid 19 pandemic and the political conflict happened in Myanmar, many people suffered economically, physically, mentally and emotionally. Among the most affected were
A Time in History
A Time in History (December 8-16)
December 9 FR. RICHARD GRIMME was born in 1915 at Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on December 9, 1994 at St. Columban’s, Silver Creek, New York. Having studied at Altoona Catholic
A Time in History (December 1-7)
December 2 FR. SHAUN O’DONNELL was born in Derry City, Ireland on August 2, 1937 and died in Dalgan on December 2, 2011. He joined Dalgan seminary in Ireland in 1956
A Time in History (December 17-23)
December 13 FR. AUGUSTINE O’LEARY was born in 1910 at Lickeen, Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland. He died on December 13, 1993 at St. Columban’s, Manila. Having completed his secondary studies at
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