The Benedictus as a Prayer for PeaceAug 15, 2024
Given the wars and conflicts that seem to be happening all over the world, I found myself drawn again to the prayer of Zachariah we know as the Benedictus. Read more
Understanding Climate Change DenialJul 26, 2024
I wonder why so many people continue to deny that climate change is happening and is linked to human activity in the face of a growing body of evidence that suggest it is not only real but represents a significant danger to the planet and all its inhabitants. Read more
2 Columban Diamond Jubilees in Aotearoa/New ZealandJul 05, 2024
This month two of our New Zealand Columbans celebrate 60 years of Missionary Priesthood. Fr Sean O’ Connor was ordained in Wellington on July 2, 1964, and Fr. Don Hornsey on July 4 in Auckland. Read more
World refugee day 2024Jun 20, 2024
Today is world refugee day. It is a day on which I remember my years as a member of the Catholic chaplaincy group that visited the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre in Sydney. Read more
Matariki in Aotearoa New Zealand 2024Jun 19, 2024
Many ancient cultures were keen observers of the movement of the sun, moon and stars. Among them were the Babylonians, Greeks, Chinese, Indian, Mayan, Egyptian and Persian cultures which kept detailed records of these movement. Read more
New General Council and Central Leadership Team electedJun 09, 2024
The Columban General Assembly 2024, after separate processes of discernment, prayer and “Conversations in the Spirit”, have elected the New General Council and Columban Lay Missionary Central Leadership Team for a period of 6 years. Read more
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