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Warm Easter greetings of peace and joy to you all. In this blessed season, we proclaim with hope: Christ is Risen! Alleluia! The Resurrection is the heart of our faith,
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A Missionary in the Midst of Transition
by Edward Robert Gallagher, Co-Worker The air in the Columban Mission House was never quite still. Even in the quietest hours― when the chapel lights dimmed and the last
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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 24-31)
October 24 FR. WILLIAM BOURKE was born in 1929 at Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.A. He died in Kent Hospital, Warwick, Rhode Island, on October 24, 2004. Prior to coming to St.
A Time in History (September 8-16)
September 9 FR. DENIS EGAN was born at Ferbane, County Offaly, Ireland in 1924. He died in Dalgan on September 9, 2002. Having completed his secondary studies at St. Joseph’s College,
A Time in History (September 17-23)
September 17 FR. BERNARD O’CONNOR was born on 18 April 1934 in Ballymore, Co Sligo. He was educated in Ballymote Boys NS and St Joseph’s College, Ballinasloe before joining the
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