Lay Missionaries

Columban Lay Missionaries are people whose faith calls them to share their life with the poor and marginalized. They are involved in the pastoral work of the community, in education groups, youth groups, health and human rights promotion, in environmental work and inter-faith dialogue.

The Australian and New Zealand Columban Region supports  the Program but is not currently engaged in the formation of Lay Missionaries.

‘As people of faith, we envisage a world where women and men of all races, cultures and creeds live life to the full, where there is inclusion, equality and justice for the poor, marginalized and oppressed and where communities and nations live in peace and harmony with each other and all creation.’ Lay Mission Vision Statement. 2000

For more information - http://www.columbanmission.net/laymission.html and http://www.columbanus.org.hk/laymission.html