Let a Million Lenis Bloom

Let a Million Lenis Bloom

John Din, Columban Regional Coordinator for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation in the Philippines, reflects on the outcome of the election and the campaign of misinformation waged against Leni Robredo. After decades of elaborate work to rebrand the Marcos name...
Nowhere to Go

Nowhere to Go

Watching the collision of hope and horror in Ukraine played out on television screens, people fleeing with their whole belongings in suitcases and plastic bags, I am reminded of stories of settlers from various parts of Philippines flocking into Mindanao after the...
Opposing Violence Against Women and Children

Opposing Violence Against Women and Children

Fr Shay Cullen asks why is there a growing level of violence, physical and sexual, against women and children among males? Most people turn away from bad news especially during the coronavirus pandemic but it is causing greater levels of sexual abuse and violence...
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...