Social Justice

A mother's love: Evidence of love's abundance

Jul 14, 2026
Each Friday at the parish clinic, I noticed that most TB patients were women, particularly mothers. This did not surprise me, as women in the village are often deprived of basic needs. They typically eat last, after serving their husbands and children. If there is no leftover food, they still labour…
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Learning to let go

Jul 14, 2026
At the end of February, after finishing my vacation in Korea, I took a flight back to Myanmar, eager to return to my mission place, Myitkyina. But the drone attack at the Myitkyina airport changed everything. The airspace was completely closed, my pre-booked ticket to Myitkyina was suspended, and I suddenly…
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The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want (Psalm 23:1)

Jul 10, 2026
We always remember that every migrant is sacred, carries God's image and deserves to live with dignity, peace and hope at every step of their journey.
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World Refugee Day - Hannah Arendt

Jun 16, 2026
Hannah did not profess any particular religious belief, but she had a deep interest in the writings of St Augustine of Hippo (354 to 430). While she was clearly a spiritual person and delved into the spiritual insights of other scholars, she did not identify with any particular religion.
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Let the children be free: A reflection on faith and child labour

Jun 16, 2026
It wasn’t until my cross‑cultural mission work in the Philippines and at the US–Mexico border that I truly understood the reality of child labour. I saw it with my own eyes. I heard the stories. I met children who lived on the streets, children forced to work to support their families, and even children…
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A path of hope and healing for people on the move

Jun 12, 2026
We always remember that every migrant is sacred, carries God's image and deserves to live with dignity, peace and hope at every step of their journey.
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Hope at the border

May 06, 2026
In their smiles, we see the reflection of God's love, a reminder that every act of kindness restores dignity and renews faith in humanity.
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Airport Resurrection

Apr 15, 2026
The remarkable tale of how a ’Guardian Angel’ saved the life of Columban Fr. Ray Collier on the concourse of Heathrow Airport.
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Art, mission and care for all creatures

Mar 23, 2026
An exhibition inspired by St Francis of Assisi and the Church’s call to ecological conversion.
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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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Crossing boundaries of despair: joys and struggles of mission in Myanmar

Mar 17, 2026
As a priest, I have anointed a young person who was shot at a protest and another dying youth victimised by drug addiction. I have listened to mothers who shared that they have moved from one camp to another, and for many, they have nowhere else to go. I have listened to young people feeling lost and…
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The cost of discipleship

Feb 18, 2026
This is not a place for the fainthearted, and yet the challenge to be a voice of hope and the bearer of joy of the disciples who first witnessed the appearance of the Resurrected Lord could be easily snatched away due to the intermingling of complexities.
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World Day of Social Justice – A Columban Witness

Feb 18, 2026
For a country like Fiji, this call to social justice is not merely a social obligation but a calling rooted in Christ’s mission. In a culturally diverse country shaped by economic disparity and climate vulnerability, this call must be lived out through respect for all cultures, the protection of the…
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Memories of a welcoming church

Jan 21, 2026
This kind of welcoming church - a church that walks together - is now called “synodality”. I find that concrete examples are more effective than theological shorthand.
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New Palliative Day Centre opened at St Elizabeth Hospital, Pakistan

Jan 21, 2026
This Palliative Care Day Centre is a milestone breakthrough in healthcare in Pakistan. It is for cancer patients. It complements our Home-Based Palliative Nursing, which cares for cancer patients in their homes.
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2025 Columban Partnership Program: Mission Priorities

Jan 21, 2026
The Columban Partnership Program has been enriched through its interactions with Catholic students this year. Every school visited was full of children who listened, answered questions, and engaged in the activities. Educators and their teams were always on hand to assist with the sessions and to comfort…
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2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival

Dec 15, 2025
The 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival was an amazing event because it put into perspective the breadth of the Church and the ways faith can be actioned to not only evangelise but to share the teachings and Good News of Jesus Christ through creative avenues that grasp both the attention and heart…
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Faith, Friendship and Mission: 70 Years with Fr Barry Cairns

Nov 26, 2025
As we mark his 70th anniversary, we give thanks for Fr Barry’s faith, humility and perseverance. His life reminds us that mission is not only about grand projects but about steadfast love lived daily, through small acts of kindness over many years. Congratulations, Fr Barry and thank you for 70 years…
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2025 World Day of the Poor

Nov 13, 2025
The four Gospels emphasize that those most favoured by Jesus' cures were the possessed, the blind, and the lepers. These individuals were all considered outcasts of their society because Jewish belief taught that their illness was the result of their sins, causing them to be socially shunned.
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Beacons of hope and safety

Oct 15, 2025
Conditions are certainly rough for many people in our world today. People’s safety is threatened on so many different levels. Columban missionaries work with people facing the effects of climate change by promoting sustainable ways to heal and nurture our earth and to safeguard biodiversity.
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