Meet a Columban: Katarina Mukai
Columban Fr Jim Mulroney speaks to Katarina Mukai from Fiji, who is Director of the Columban Lay Missionary programme in Oceania.
Meet a Columban: Katarina Mukai
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Meet a Columban: Lay Missionary Michael Javier
Meet a Columban: Lay Missionary Michael Javier
In this episode, Fr Jim Mulroney speaks to Columban lay missionary, Michael Javier, about his time in Myanmar and the coup in February 2021 and its aftermath.
A St Patrick’s Day Tale from Chile
A St Patrick’s Day Tale from Chile
Fr Michael Hoban came to Chile on St Patrick’s Day, 17th March 1972. Most of his missionary life has been spent in Chile, aside from some time spent pursuing studies and serving on the General Council. He speaks from a new squatter settlement in the Diocese of...
Fr Martin Koroiciri is on mission in Chile
Fr Martin Koroiciri is on mission in Chile
Fr Martin Koroiciri was ordained a priest at Suva Cathedral on St Columban's Day in November 2018. Born in Suva, (Fiji) Fr Martin spent his childhood in the Columban parish of Labasa. After school he worked for a computer company. He graduated in November 2018 from...
Columbans Mark Interfaith Harmony Week
Columbans Mark Interfaith Harmony Week
The Missionary Society of St Columban's JPIC-IRD ministries hosted a webinar on Peace and Nonviolence to mark Interfaith Harmony Week. The discussion was moderated by Vida Hequilan. Speakers were: Samantha Cherian, Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations...
Meet a Columban: Fr Paul Glynn
Meet a Columban: Fr Paul Glynn
Fr Jim Mulroney talks to Columban missionary Fr Paul Glynn from Ireland, who is the Regional Director in the Philippines, where he has worked since he was a seminarian. He discusses the current political situation in the Philippines and the vast gap between the...
‘Thank You’ from Society Leader Fr Tim Mulroy
‘Thank You’ from Society Leader Fr Tim Mulroy
The Society Leader of the Columbans, Fr Tim Mulroy, expresses his gratitude to all Columban friends and benefactors for their fidelity and generosity over the past year despite the pandemic challenges and difficulties.
Meet a Columban – Fr Bernard McDermott
Meet a Columban – Fr Bernard McDermott
Fr Jim Mulroney speaks to Columban Fr Bernard McDermott from Britain who has worked as a missionary in the Philippines, Taiwan, Australia and the UK. Recalling his posting to the Philippines after ordination, he says it was a very positive and transformative experience.
Columban Vocations
Columban Vocations
Columban students in formation in the Philippines share their vocation stories, experiences and challenges of studying and working on mission during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you are interested in Journeying with the Columbans, read more here:...
Climate Change and the Churches
Climate Change and the Churches
Ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Columban missionary, Fr Sean McDonagh explains why the Catholic Church and all Churches have a moral responsibility to care for the earth and support efforts to halt climate change and prevent an ecological disaster.