Features
A pineapple, a junk and a spitfire
When I was a child pineapples were very expensive in Ireland and I dreamed of living in a country where they grew. Only after two years in the Philippines did I discover that they didn’t grow on trees! more...
Chilean Earthquake - Video
A collection of photos showing the devastation of the Chilean Earthquake. Photos by Columban priest Fr Alvaro Martinez SSC. more...
Memoirs of Bishop Manning
He valued the friendships he had developed with Muslims and emphasised that Islam and Christianity both value compassion. more...
Aftershocks during change of Government
Eleven minutes before the ceremony was due to begin, there was a strong aftershock of 7.2 on the Richter scale, followed by another at 11.55 am of 6.9, four minutes later a third of 6.1 & 20 minutes later a fourth of 4.2. more...
Reflections
Come Down
Conscious of our own sinfulness we should be very slow to condemn others. Who among us is without sin? more...
Check the Green Book
Now when we check the green book we find names that are Peruvian, Chilean, Fijian, Tongan, Korean as well as Filipino/a, all signs of the changing face of the Columban Family. more...
Upcoming Events
Cultivate Peace, Protect Creation - 10.04.2010
Explore the Spirituality, Theology and Justice of this challenge with Rev Dr Sean McDonagh who worked in the rainforests of southern Philippines. He has been teaching, writing and campaigning on ecology for 35 years. more...
