Ecology

I am a link between the past and the imagined future.

Jul 14, 2026
It all started with some members of the Negros Nine. They are a group of nine people, six lay and three priests, who were falsely accused of murdering a mayor in 1983. From there, a dream of integral human development and societal transformation was envisioned, where human rights and the plight of the…
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Partnership Program school visitation - Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School

Jul 14, 2026
The presentation was well adapted to the learning level of Grades 3 and 4. Alongside our discussions, we guided the students on a walk through the school garden, encouraging them to engage their senses, seeing, touching and observing nature as a way of deepening their connection with God’s creation.
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Taking action against plastic pollution

Jul 14, 2026
Being aware of this problem, I usually bring my plastic trash home, regardless of its size. At the Columban central house, I patiently collect plastics, as I did in Chile. After a few weeks of accumulation, I use them as “bricks” around the plants.
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Looking forward with hope Fr Joseph Li celebrates silver jubilee

Jul 10, 2026
The Church in China will continue to find its way forward in unpredictable times just as it has in the past. I hope that in a few years there will be 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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Celebrating 75 years of commitment and bold Columban Mission in Negros.

Jun 16, 2026
The celebration was simple yet meaningful, marked by gratitude, joy, and hope. It became a time to rekindle friendships, honour the Columbans who helped build the local Church, and open pathways to new relationships and a more synodal way of being Church together.
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The forgiveness and the healing

Jun 12, 2026
Therefore, we must acknowledge that conflict is an inevitable part of true forgiveness - we must endure it. Only when we face that conflict fully can we take the first step towards genuine healing.
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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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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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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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A blessing in disguise

Apr 27, 2026
The only refuge I could find was a sheepfold, a small compound where sheep were kept. I had no choice but to hunker down under a small awning that offered some protection from the rain, surrounded by sheep. Soon, who should appear at the end of the sheepfold but a shepherd dressed in traditional North…
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A Change of Heart: Listening to the Cry of the Earth through Talanoa

Apr 27, 2026
The witness of leaders like Tanasio and the hospitality of the St. Raphael and St. Michael communities remind us that the ecological conversion called for in Laudato Si’ begins in the heart of the village. I am deeply moved by their resolve to be protectors of God's handiwork.
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Transforming Hope into Action: 6 Steps for Integral Ecology This Laudato Si’ Week 2026

Apr 27, 2026
This year, from May 17 to 24, Catholics around the world are celebrating the Laudato Si’ Week and turning hope into action for our common home. Everyone - parishes, schools, communities and individuals - are invited to take one concrete step toward integral ecology. Let’s explore 6 simple actions you…
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Drink and Live - Laudato Si' Week 2026

Apr 27, 2026
When I met with Subanen women, they expressed deep grief over the potential loss of access to their sacred waters at Duminagat. Their identity is closely linked to this place, and their prayers are rooted in its significance.
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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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The Columban Partnership Program - Professional Development Day for Teachers

Apr 15, 2026
The Columban Partnership Program offers a unique Professional Development opportunity for Catholic school teachers, grounded in real mission stories and contemporary global challenges. The workshop helps strengthen teachers’ capacity to integrate Catholic Social Teaching into the curriculum and school…
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2026 International Earth Day: The heart of all matter is God

Apr 15, 2026
God is inherently present to the whole of creation and every part of it. Teilhard de Chardin says: “The heart of all matter is the heart of God… What I call my body is not part of the universe which I possess totally; it is the whole universe which I possess partially.”
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Threats, protection and restoration of ecosystems in Chile

Apr 15, 2026
In the end, we all need water. Access to safe, clean water is a basic human right. We must remember the deep, sacred value of water and biodiversity. I see hope for solidarity, for sacred spaces that work for the common good, and for places that listen to the cry of the earth.
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The Rebirth of a Forest

Mar 20, 2026
International Day of Forests is celebrated annually on March 21st to raise awareness on the importance of forests. This year the theme focuses on how forests help drive economies by generating jobs and providing food systems for billions of people worldwide.
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World Water Day 2026 - “Vurevure ni Bula”

Mar 17, 2026
The urgency of this mission is embodied in the lives of Columbans Fr. Taaremon Matauea and Fr. Teakare Betero, Columban priests whose stories reflect the resilience of Pacific peoples. Both are from Rabi Island and are descendants of the Banaban people, who were displaced from Ocean Island - Kiribati…
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