“It ain’t like it used to be.” How often have we heard that one? And it’s usually true. I joined the Columbans in 1976, wanting to go overseas to some poorer country and…
Columban Mission Magazine Stories
Turning Point
June/July 2026
In This Issue
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 mission of the Church flows directly from the heart of Christ. Before ascending to the Father, Jesus entrusted His disciples with a sacred task: “Go therefore and make…
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 from my mission that I will…
