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JPIC & IRD Joint Event on World Environment and Ocean Day report

Jul 10, 2026
Faith communities stand in solidarity to protect our environment and oceans. Sustainable living and responsible stewardship for future generations. “Let’s share the commitment”.
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Faith, Culture, and Learning: What Indigenous Communities Taught Me

Jul 05, 2026
At its heart, working with Indigenous communities is about listening, learning, and building relationships. These experiences show that when people from different backgrounds come together with respect and openness, everyone benefits. Faith becomes richer, understanding grows deeper, and we gain a greater…
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Empowering the Xavier College community through change this Plastic Free July

Jul 01, 2026
Our long-term goal this Plastic Free July at Xavier College is not just a one-month effort but the continuation of a long-term commitment effort for a lasting change. Xavier College strives to implement ongoing programs that reduce plastic waste and promote environmental care, supporting Fiji’s wider…
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Be Responsible, make the right choice and stay away from drugs

Jun 26, 2026
By standing together we can foster healing, dignity, and hope for Fiji and the greater Pacific.
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World Oceans Day: Reimagining Our Relationship with the Ocean

Jun 08, 2026
As we mark World Oceans Day 2026, to “reimagine” our relationship with the ocean, it is a call to ecological conversion as stewards of God’s creation.
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A home on life's journey

Jun 07, 2026
May our celebration of "Corpus Christi" nurture and deepen our commitment to live the Gospel of Jesus as his missionary disciples.
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2026 Global Day of Parents

Jun 01, 2026
Let us celebrate parents in lively gatherings - within churches, villages, neighborhoods, and workplaces - expressing gratitude for their uniqueness, giftedness, and the blessing of God they bring to family life.
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The Trinity – a dynamic communal relationship of love

May 31, 2026
The dynamism in our relationship with the Trinity is dizzying in its immensity, but also palpably present in our everyday lives.
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2026 World Day of Prayer for the Church in China

May 24, 2026
On this special day, let us continue to pray for the church in China. We thank the Catholics in China for their faithful dedication, especially in times of great hardship, and pray that God will grant them the courage and perseverance they need at this time in history.
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Acting Locally for Global Impact in Fiji

May 22, 2026
On this International Day for Biological Diversity, let us embrace a lifestyle of humility, gratitude, and kinship with all of God’s creatures. By acting locally in our villages and parishes, we contribute to global healing that honors the Creator and protects our common home for generations to come.
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Amidst Tension and Escalating War: A Bishop Spoke of a Simple Path to Hope

May 19, 2026
For the Columban family, this story is a reminder that mission is lived not only in distant lands but also in the daily choices of ordinary people.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – 2026

May 17, 2026
May the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 2026, find favour with the Trinity.
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2026 International Day of Families: The Pedal Driver & the Priest

May 15, 2026
As Fr. McCrossan accompanies Jerry and his family, he prayerfully cultivates a dream for sustainable communities of “pedal drivers” and their families to live dignified and happy lives where they are afforded equal opportunities to strengthen and develop their children for the future.
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Columban Co-Worker Presents for Laudato Si Movement

May 08, 2026
Mariana has continued her LSM seed project through her work at the Columban Mission Centre in Melbourne, where she and a dedicated team of Columban Priests and co-workers offer workshops to help children and adults alike connect their Catholic spirituality to faith-led action that cares for creation…
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Learning kindness through tradition

May 06, 2026
In the end, the child’s participation was more than just part of a ceremony-it was an example of how even the youngest child can lead through kindness and action.
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Feeling welcome

May 04, 2026
This was a time of coming together for a common cause and about feeling welcomed and growing new friendships.
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The reverence of Jade

Apr 29, 2026
Fr La Raw believed that during the very difficult situation most people experience here, the beauty of the sanctuary of St Columban’s Cathedral can offer solace and comfort to people.
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“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want” (Psalm 23:1)

Apr 27, 2026
Vocation is, above all, about listening. It is not for me to control the world, but to allow God’s will to enter my heart and take hold of my life. True vocation begins when we surrender ourselves to God and let Him lead us in His wisdom and love
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Feeling at home

Apr 27, 2026
I feel at home with my people and have a sense that they feel at home with me. I do urge them every Sunday to share their gifts and to be missionaries in their milieu. I am not a foreigner, I am their priest.
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Challenges facing humanity

Apr 22, 2026
This is a challenge that we and the whole of humanity must embrace if we are to help each other deal with present and coming challenges to planet earth, our common home.
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