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The Far East - June 2026

The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first published in Australia on 15th October, 1920.

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From the Director – One Earth, One Humanity

As we contemplate the photos of our earthly home, let us give praise and thanks to God, the Creator and Redeemer. Let us commit ourselves to…
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Diocese of Myitkyina celebrates Laudato Si' Week

The Kachins, one of Myanmar’s many indigenous peoples, love to sing and dance. Legend has it that the Manau traditional dance was taught to the…
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Missionary Journey into the unknown but never alone

Because the One who calls us walks before us. And sometimes, He also walks beside us in the life of a brother who shows us how to say yes - until…
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Reflection - The gift of generosity

The Gospel has a way of turning things upside-down. In a world that often measures worth by possessions and success, the poor remind us of a…
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When rice is sprinkled

In blessing the couple with rice and invoking fruitfulness, the community is, perhaps unknowingly, expressing a longing for harmony between human…
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The forgiveness and the healing

Therefore, we must acknowledge that conflict is an inevitable part of true forgiveness - we must endure it. Only when we face that conflict fully…
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A safe place to heal and grow

In a world where the dignity of the most vulnerable is too often overlooked, St Bernadette’s Children’s Centres offer a different story, a story…
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When rain becomes a blessing

Pope Francis reminds us that access to safe drinking water is a basic human right, calling its absence a “disgrace to humanity”. Still, many…
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A path of hope and healing for people on the move

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…
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God of new beginnings!

That message really touched my heart and with that, I realised the end of my contract does not mean goodbye, but hello to a new way of relating.…
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The transformation of my prayer intention

Today, my prayer is simple, yet it holds within it the journey of many years: “Lord, let me become a missionary who is a gift to all whom I meet.”
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Honouring faith and mission

Pope Francis enlivened the Church. He reminded us of synodality and led us along the path of a Synodal Church in which all baptised Christians…
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Mission World – The future of Modern Mission

We contribute to the building up of local churches, to promoting dialogue between Christians and those of other religious traditions and to speaking…
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Columban Activities - Crossword Puzzle

Columban Activities - Crossword Puzzle
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Gift in Will

Leave a gift to Columban Missionaries in your Will.
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