Climate Change Tightens Grip in Philippines

Climate Change Tightens Grip in Philippines

The Philippines has been battered by devastating storms in recent weeks. We endure around 20 powerful typhoons a year and occasionally experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, writes Columban Missionary Fr Shay Cullen.  Recently, in Liloan, Cebu, several...
Protecting Species: COP15 in Canada

Protecting Species: COP15 in Canada

Fr Sean McDonagh explains the importance of the Conference on Biological Diversity (COP15) taking place in Canada and warns that Ireland is not immune to biodiversity losses. In 1992, the United Nations hosted a large gathering of people and Heads of State in Rio de...
Pakistan food rations a “Godsend” to flood victims

Pakistan food rations a “Godsend” to flood victims

Columbans on mission in Sindh Province in Pakistan are very grateful for the generous financial help that has been sent to help flood victims, writes Fr Dan O’Connor. It is especially given to those who may not otherwise receive aid, whether they are Christian, Hindu...