St Columbans Mission

The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first publishe...

The scheme thrived from the outset. The idea was to distribute one booklet and, with the returns from it, publish the next and build the project up accordingly. “In the first year, we sold 125,000 booklets,” recalls Fr Pat. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

As we stand at the start of this new Jubilee Year of 2025, I wish you and your families every blessing. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

The clinic also aims to help migrants integrate into the Mexican legal and social systems by improving access to education, health and food. Although this effort may seem small given the great need, the missionaries believe that the transformative power of love in solidarity is vital because every act of shared love adds to the ocean of hope that the Gospel embodies for those who migrate in diffic...

The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. It features articles and photographs by Columban Missionaries from those countries where the missionaries work. The magazine was originally launched to promote mission interest in Catholic homes in Australia and New Zealand. The Far East Magazine is a major fundraiser for Columban Missionaries and was first publishe...

The true meaning of the Jubilee lies in caring for people. We must pray together for each other and share in the pain of others so that they can once again discover hope. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

It strengthened me for the journey ahead, reaffirmed the centrality of family and renewed my trust that God’s purpose continues to unfold in my life and mission The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

She kept up the struggle to the end of her life but found a measure of healing and joy in her life of faith, before passing over into everlasting freedom and into the presence of the Paschal victory of Christ and the New Life of God’s Reign. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

The Far East Magazine is published 8 times a year by St Columbans Mission Society. Warmi Huasi’s defined mission is “to strengthen children and adolescents skills to contribute to the development of their schools, communities and districts in defence of their rights”. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Adi’s passion and dedication have inspired and influenced me to invest more love and value in my ministry at the Ai Jia Development Center. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

And what a joyous Christmas season Fr Peter must now be experiencing, not just between the Feast of All Saints and the Feast of the Epiphany, but all year round! The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

As I reflect on those months, I am grateful - not just for the chance to teach, but for the grace of walking with these young “chamos,” who taught me how love, faith and joy persist even in the most challenging of times. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

In Taiwan, the mission of the Columbans and their collaborators continues to evolve The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Columban student Nhkum Zau Mai gets a glimpse of the needs of internally displaced people. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Religious icons are powerful. They shape our conversations and form our outlook, our worldview. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

God binds us to God’s self with cords of love. When we sin, that cord is broken. But God does not reject us. God does not abandon us. God reaches out and ties a knot in the cord and restores our relationship. And God does this each time we sin. But each time God does this, some of the cord gets tied up in the knot. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazi...

We are not better or worse than others. We are all good and beautifully created. Just as God intended, with each life carrying stories shaped by our own cultures, faith, families and histories. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

As we mark his 70th anniversary, we give thanks for Fr Barry’s faith, humility and perseverance. His life reminds us that mission is not only about grand projects but about steadfast love lived daily, through small acts of kindness over many years. Congratulations, Fr Barry and thank you for 70 years of faithful service! The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East...

We are Columbans. We are small in number but beautiful in our mission. I am grateful for this gift to be a member of the Columban Missionaries. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Columban student Lydio Mangao Jr learns that mission is less about fixing problems and more about listening and walking alongside. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

This would be far more inviting to many of the Nones in our world today and a far better place to begin the dialogue. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Mary and her cousin, Elizabeth, seem to understand each other. True friendship is a gift from God that deserves gratitude. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

To be “sheep among wolves” means to walk into the world not with worldly power, but with deep trust. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Today, at 94, I serve as “priest in residence” in a mission parish in Yokohama City. Many of my Columban confreres have returned to their home countries, continuing their mission through prayer, which knows no boundaries. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

To those of us who were blessed to know him or to be touched by his work, David’s life is both a legacy and a challenge. He made his life a blessing for others. May we, too, find the courage to live in such a way. The Far East podcast is narrated by Fr Reg Howard. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX