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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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Holiness has No Color
By Marivic Mercene In the Philippines, fair skin is often seen as the standard of beauty. From whitening soaps and lotions to countless advertisements, the beauty industry thrives on
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Celebrating 80 Years of Transformative Catholic Education: Honoring the Columbans’ Legacy
This year, 2025, St. James School of Subic celebrates its 80th founding anniversary, a milestone the school proudly calls its double ruby anniversary, with the theme: “Celebrating 80 Years of
Welcoming Christ in Every Stranger
By Reins Mosqueda, Taiwan “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger
New Life in Sierra Madre
By Sr. Virginia Mozo, SSC When I returned to the Philippines after working with refugees in Mexico, I had a month at the foot of Sierra Madre (the longest
To Persevere: The Path to a Stronger Life
By Fr. Elbert Balbastro My mom has always held a special place in my heart. Though we are far apart, Â our interconnectedness will always remain – like an umbilical cord
Christmas Hopes and Fears By Fr. Vinnie Busch, SSC  “O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars
Stitch By Stitch: A Journey of Discovery, Connection, and Healing
By Lilibeth Sabado, Columban Lay Missionary In August 2023, I arrived in El Paso after a 6-month language immersion in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Then I underwent a seven-month tedious visa application
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A Time in History (October 1-7)
October 1 FR. DONAL HALLIDENÂ 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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