Columban Outreach to Pakistan Flood Victims: December Update

Columban Outreach to Pakistan Flood Victims: December Update

One of the main issues for poor families in rural areas of Sindh province in Pakistan, who have lost livestock and crops, is food security, writes Fr Liam O’Callaghan. In some of the worst affected areas they have been unable to plant crops for the coming season as...
Columbans Lift Up Moral Voice at COP27 and COP15

Columbans Lift Up Moral Voice at COP27 and COP15

As we approach the conclusion of the United Nations’ COP27 on climate change in Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt, (6-17, November) and anticipate the start of the UN’s COP15 on biodiversity in Montreal, Canada, (7-19, December), Columban missionaries have released a message...
Diocese of Kerry’s Webinar with Fr Liam O’Callaghan SSC

Diocese of Kerry’s Webinar with Fr Liam O’Callaghan SSC

The Diocese of Kerry’s Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation Committee held a Mission Month webinar on 20th October in which Columban missionary Fr Liam O’Callaghan spoke from Pakistan about the recent flooding disaster and the impact of the climate crisis. The aim...
Devastation in Pakistan

Devastation in Pakistan

This year has seen one of the worst monsoon seasons in Pakistan in decades. The rain that started in June is still continuing. Up to 1,136 people have lost their lives, writes Columban missionary Fr Liam O’Callaghan. The Government has declared a national emergency as...