St Columbans Mission Society

St Columbans Mission

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Columbans are a missionary society of priests who work in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters in 17 countries from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. Formally founded in 1918, St Columbans Mission Society takes its name from St Columban, Ireland's sixth century missionary to Europe. The Columbans are a global missionary society of priests who work in 17 countries in cooperation with lay people and Columban Sisters from a standpoint of solidarity with the poor and integrity of creation. As Columban Missionaries we live and share the Gospel of Jesus...

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St Columbans Mission Society

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Religion

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www.columban.org.au

Latest episode

May 27, 2026

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Episodes

05_REFLECTION__A_little_less_than_angels 15.11.2024

Although Jesus didn't bring world peace, universal prosperity, or a perfect world , what He announced was the true God, already partially unveiled in the Old Testament. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

06_Bridge_builder 15.11.2024

Lakhmi is a first-year student at St Elizabeth School of Midwifery, attached to St Elizabeth Hospital in Hyderabad, Pakistan. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

07_Out_of_the_mouths_of_children 15.11.2024

Dad inspires me to care for our plants and trees - I want to follow in his footsteps. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

08_A_Christmas_present_from_St__Joseph 15.11.2024

Christmas present for me to celebrate the birthday of his foster child and later his apprentice carpenter, Jesus. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

01_The_Far_East_November_December_2024 15.11.2024

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...

02_The_enduring_act_of_ministry 15.11.2024

During the Christmas season, as we ponder the manger scene, we come to the renewed realization that Jesus came on mission among us as a helpless baby. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

03_New_Oceania_leadership 15.11.2024

“A life unlike your own can be your teacher.” St Columban The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

04_A_tribute_to_an_unsung_hero 15.11.2024

On one occasion, the shelter experienced a surprise check by the military. Luckily, the inmates managed it well. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

13_Cross_cultural_mission 15.11.2024

According to the Acts of our recent Columban General Assembly 2024, one of our two priorities for the next six years will be “outreach to migrants and refugees”. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

The_Far_East_September_October_2024 04.09.2024

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...

Finding home in God's creation 04.09.2024

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...

Risking all for Christ 04.09.2024

“As a missionary, you don’t undertake a ministry for life. You start it with a view to handing it over. So, I began to dialogue with different groups to find the right one who could keep it running. The Brothers of Charity had the same ethos.” The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

A little girl from Narulang 04.09.2024

Time passed by, but her condition didn’t change. I encouraged the mother to bring her daughter to the hospital again. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Reflection - Spiritual reflections on the natural world – ecology spaces in China 04.09.2024

Emerging from these workshops in China, the Columbans initiated a project to establish ecology spaces at retreat houses, pastoral centres and convents in China. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

A season for everything 04.09.2024

Visiting my Columban colleagues in various countries has strengthened my belief that living an ordinary life well is, in fact, something extraordinary. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Scorched lands & lost biodiversity 04.09.2024

Columbans' legacy amid Chile’s deadliest wildfires The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Like father, like son. 04.09.2024

“When I have a difficult time, God always sends someone to help me. I remember this sergeant in the army. Then there were the Chief of Police, a Sister in the parish, and a Columban priest in Seoul. And Cecilia, of course.” The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Better than a distant relative 04.09.2024

The Korean proverb “A neighbour nearby is better than a distant relative” highlights that neighbours can be more reliable and helpful in times of need than distant relatives. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

PREDA offers a safe home to 90 children 04.09.2024

At Preda, they can continue their studies and have a full life until safe and secure reintegration. They receive financial assistance from Preda to continue going to school when they are reintegrated. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Synodality in action 04.09.2024

Synodality for them is not a difficult or strange word. Rather, it is based on one of the key cultural values of Fijians: solesolevaki (collaborating in solidarity on behalf of the community). The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Mission World - Missiology in the context of world Christianity 04.09.2024

So, he is someone worth listening to when it comes to talking about mission. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Scorched lands & lost biodiversity 04.09.2024

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...

Mission World - Writing about World Mission 07.08.2024

The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Mission, Ecumenism & cricket in Rome 07.08.2024

Coming to Rome in 2011 was the opportunity for my commitment to ecumenism to flourish and bear even more fruit. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

Meaning life for senior citizens 07.08.2024

When the task involves some help to others and for the Kingdom, it brings us closer to Christ. So younger generation - over to you, please! The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

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