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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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Crossing Boundaries of Despair
Joys and Struggles of Mission in Myanmar By Fr. Kurt Pala When people ask me, “What is mission like in Myanmar?” I often pause. Mission here is difficult
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Prepare for Persecution: When Mission Becomes Witness for the Earth
By Marivic Mercene “We need to prepare ourselves for persecution.” Fr. Brendan Kelly’s words hung in the air, heavy and unsettling. I had asked him how our two mission
Rites and Catechism
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.
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A Time in History (October 1-7)
October 1 FR. DONAL HALLIDEN was born on May 25, 1923 in Banteer, Cloyne diocese, Ireland and died in the Dalgan Nursing Home on October 1, 2011. He was educated at
A Time in History (October 8-16)
October 9 FR. EAMONN GILL died tragically on October 9, 2000 in Ormond Beach, Florida, U.S.A. where he was on temporary supply at St. Brendan’s Parish. Born in 1923 at Kilmeena
A Time in History (October 17-23)
October 17 FR. PATRICK BAKER was born on March 26, 1938 in Cobden, Victoria, Australia. He joined the Columbans in 1956 and was ordained at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne
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