Latest Announcement
From the Director
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
News Feature
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
Bible Verse of the Day
Readings and Reflections
Prayers and Petitions
Milestones
News and Articles
The Death of Andonie and Our Creation Story
By Vinnie Busch, SSC    On Feb 13th 2024 Andonie, one of the first four Subanen Crafters, died in childbirth.  She died in her hut, on a remote hillside, in the
Unwavering Faith
By Reina Mosqueda, Columban Lay Missionary in Taiwan For most Catholic Filipino migrant workers who arrive in a new country the priority is finding a church. This was what Kuya
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
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
A Time in History
A Time in History (August 24-31)
August 24 FR. RUDOLPH HOZAÂ was born in the parish of Uniontown, Pennsylvania, USA in 1918. He died on August 24, 2001 in Rose Hawthorne Hospice Home, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA.
A Time in History (July 1-7)
July 1 FR. JOHN DENNEHY was born in 1933 at Headford, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. He died at St. Anne’s Hospital, Cahirciveen, County Kerry on July 1, 2009. Educated at Rathmore
A Time in History (July 17-23)
July 19 FR. JAMES COLLINSÂ was born at Swatragh, County Derry, Ireland in 1906. He died at Candelaria, Philippines on July 19, 1959. He was an uncle of Columban Neil Collins.
Online Resources
Columbans Around the World
Partner Sites
