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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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Shepherding Our Children

By Fr. Jerry Lohera, SSC   Bewilderment and compassion are my two dominant feelings when reflecting about the realities of our children here in Mother Mary Parish in the  Southeastern

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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

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Vocation Articles

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

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Gospel Readings & Reflections

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

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Vocation Articles

My Dream

By Matang M. Rotitaake, Columban Seminarian   My name is Matang, and I am 24 years of age. My biological parents are Moaniba Rotitaake and Tokanikaiatetaanga Tumeka. I was adopted

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Mission Promotion Articles

Regina

A Story of Conversion By Fr. Dodong Matulac, SSC   When I am at home, I say Mass at our barrio chapel (kapilya) on Sundays. One Sunday, I noticed some

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Formation Articles

My Faith Journey

I am Lydio, one of the newly aggregated seminarians of the Columbans. This aggregation is a milestone in my faith journey. I am grateful to God, our mission partners, and

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A Time in History

A Time in History

A Time in History (November 1-7)

November 1929: Fr. Edward Galvin, co-founder of the Missionary Society of St. Columban, visited Manila for the 1929 Congress   November 1  FR. THOMAS BRENNAN was born in 1920 at Kilkelly,

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A Time in History

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

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A Time in History

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

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