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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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By Fr. Louie Ybañez In an Islamic country like Pakistan, Christmas doesn’t cause much of a stir for the majority of people. However, it does matter to many Christians, as
A Humble and Compassionate Caregiver
By Febie Gonzales, Columban Lay Missionary in Taiwan “Compassion is a language of God” -Pope Francis. When I asked, “Why did you choose to come to Taiwan?” Adi, an
From the Tomb to New Life: An Easter Reflection
By Lum Zawng Dominic Reflection on Luke 24: 1-12 “He is not here, but he has been raised.” This is a time of great rejoicing as we proclaim the
Rekindling “Care for the Earth”: A training on Regenerative Agriculture/Soil Regeneration
By Fr. Oliver McCrossan, SSC A training on Regenerative Agriculture/soil regeneration was conducted and held at Living Soils Farm, Sitio Kakawan, Patrocenio, Claveria, Misamis Oriental on February 22-23, 2025.
Fr. Brian Gore, SSC
FR. BRIAN GORE, SSC Brian Gore was born on 6 January 1944, in Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia, to Frank Gore and Thelma Edwards. Brian joined the Columbans in 1960.
The Easter “Salubong”
By Fr. Vinnie Busch, SSC Fifty years ago, during my first parish assignment in Mindanao, I was struck by how frequent the people use statues in their spiritual lives.
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A Time in History (November 17 – 23)
November 20 FR. ABRAHAM SHACKLETON was born at Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland in 1908. He died suddenly at Dalgan on November 20, 1978. Fr. Abe attended various Dublin schools until his father,
A Time in History (November 8-16)
November 8 FR. PAUL RICHARDSON was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA on March 5, 1929. He attended public schools before entering the seminary at Silver Creek in 1945. He continued his
A Time in History (November 1-7)
November 1 FR. THOMAS BRENNAN was born in 1920 at Kilkelly, County Mayo, Ireland. He died at Navan Hospital on November 1, 2004. Educated at Kilkelly, Ballyfin and St. Mary’s College,
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