In Memoriam – Miss Seini BulidrauJul 04, 2025
The Columban Mission Office sends heartfelt condolences to Seini’s family, to the school community of Xavier College, and to all who were privileged enough to have Seini in their lives. Rest in Peace Seini. Read more
BirdsongJun 06, 2025
To continue with my story about the encounter with birds in Peru, not only did it stir curiosity in me to learn more about birds, but it also stirred me to bring the birdsong into our Columban General Assembly. Read more
Laudato Si – 10th AnniversaryMay 24, 2025
What inspires me about this passage is that Pope Francis puts relationships at the heart of the matter; relationships with each other, with all of creation, and with the Creator. Read more
A Missionary Church with open armsMay 23, 2025
With gratitude to God, we, the Columban Missionaries, rejoice in the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, greet him with fraternal affection,
and pray for him as he begins his ministry as Bishop of Rome and Universal Pastor. Read more
When the Sky is PinkApr 25, 2025
When my son was about five years old, we were standing outside at twilight and talking about a time when he and his friend could get together to play. He looked up at the sky and asked if they could play, “When the sky is pink.” Read more
