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Stories from Columban Missions

Walkway overlooking a shoreline with buildings in the distance.
A Glimpse of Our Fragile Biodiversity

Just a short walk from the Columban house is a small bay featuring the beautiful beaches of Canelillo and Canelo. Despite the very cold waters…

Columban Fr. Carlo Jung Euikyun with parishioners during the Corpus Christi Sunday procession
Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord

In 2005, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a pastoral guide titled Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, recognizing…

Women and the charpal
Belem and Brick Kilns

As hundreds of international catholic environmental advocates and faith leaders headed to Belem, Brazil, for the annual UNFCCC COP meeting (COP30…

Diary - In So Many Words
Mission Methods and Strategies

The mission of the Church flows directly from the heart of Christ. Before ascending to the Father, Jesus entrusted His disciples with a sacred…

A silver crucifix of a rosary setting on white lace
Turning Point

Hi, my name is Sherryl Lou Capili. My first assignment as a Columban lay missionary was in Taiwan, where I served for thirteen years. One story…

St. Columban cathedral in Myanmar
St. Columban's Cathedral

The foundation stone for St. Columban’s Cathedral in Myitkyina Diocese in Kachin State in Myanmar was laid in 1955. For 75 years it has been the…