Christmas Cards Make Love Visible

Christmas Cards Make Love Visible

Fr Vincent Busch writes about his ministry with the Subanen Indigenous People in the Philippines and the challenges they face as they prepare the latest set of Christmas Cards. I have worked with Subanen artists belonging to the indigenous Subanen people of Western...
Far East Magazine Focuses on Season of Creation

Far East Magazine Focuses on Season of Creation

The September/October issue of the Far East has a special focus on the Season of Creation (1st September – 4th October). In this issue Fr Alvaro Martinez writes about water scarcity caused by large monoculture plantations in southern Chile and how he has helped native...
Jemuel’s Story

Jemuel’s Story

Fr Vincent Busch recounts how a young Subanen man managed to escape with his life but not without injury from Jihadists in Mindanao. Thanks to the Columbans he is now recovered and a skilled Subanen Crafter. The Subanens are an indigenous people whose ancestral...
Thanksgiving Mass for Columban Jubilarians

Thanksgiving Mass for Columban Jubilarians

On the Feast of the Assumption, 15th August 2024, Columbans celebrating their jubilees gathered in Dalgan Park for a Mass of thanksgiving. The main celebrant was Fr Bernard McDermott, who was ordained 50 years ago this year and is currently based in Britiain. The...
Tribute to Subanen Crafter Who Died in Childbirth

Tribute to Subanen Crafter Who Died in Childbirth

Fr Vincent Busch pays tribute to Andonie, one of the four original Subanen Crafters in the Philippines, who died recently in childbirth. On 13th February2024, Andonie, one of the four original Subanen Crafters, died in childbirth.  She died in her hut, on a remote...