Reflections of a Retiring Formator

Reflections of a Retiring Formator

As he comes to the end of his term overseeing the formation of Columban seminarians, Fr Frank Hoare explains how being in this community with students from Fiji and Kiribati helped his spirituality. It’s the closest I will ever get to feeling like a father! As I...
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:...
Christmas Greetings from our Columban seminarians

Christmas Greetings from our Columban seminarians

This Christmas many families will miss out on meeting up with loved ones due to travel restrictions aimed at combatting the ongoing threat from the Covid-19 virus. Our Columban seminarians in Korea, the Philippines, Myanmar and Fiji send you special Christmas...
Forming Columban Seminarians in Fiji

Forming Columban Seminarians in Fiji

Columban missionary Fr Frank Hoare writes about Columban Formation and being a ‘Father’. “I discovered a deeper meaning in the Our Father when I became a father myself,” said the Anglican vicar to me. I had just invited him to attend my first Mass after ordination. I...