“O little town of Bethlehem
How still we see thee lie
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by
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Here are the latest stories from Columban priests and lay missionaries around the world working with the poor, homeless and those in need. You can find these stories in the current issue of Columban Mission magazine. New stories will be added each week.
The Subanens are an indigenous people whose ancestral habitat is in the highlands of western Mindanao in the Philippines. I have worked with Subanen artists for 25 years…
People still ask me, “Do you miss it (Fiji), Father?” The answer is always “of course I do.” The reason why I do, is not always easy to explain. However, coming up to…
Advent, a unique time of waiting and preparation in the liturgical year, can mirror the anticipation Mary felt as she carried the baby Jesus…
As I reflect in our small Columban community of three sisters living in the heart of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, the words of the hymn, “Longing for light, we…
Greetings once again to our faithful readers of Columban Mission magazine. I am slowly settling into the role as Regional Director in Omaha. One of the delights I have is…
