Features

  A Land of Dreams

Jan 09, 2024
Brothers and sisters, Iquique is a land of dreams ( for so its name means that in the Aymara language).
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  Suffering in Chile

Nov 11, 2019
Their cry is for peace, their cry is for justice, their cry is for fairness, and yet some of their actions are causing others to suffer. How is justice justified in this situation? How can we help them find peace?
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  Chile destruction - October 29

Oct 30, 2019
The protests seem to be continuing and are the product of a violent group of extremists who are determined to cause as much damage as possible.
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  Columbans update on the destruction of Chile

Oct 22, 2019
At the same time legitimate peaceful protesters in many areas, including in our parish... They are calling for a just cause - a more equal and just society, better opportunities, healthcare and education in poor areas.
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  Columbans report on destruction of Chile

Oct 21, 2019
This morning we received the following news and images. Lots of gunshots nearby and tear gas fired. Helicopters flying overhead all day sometimes firing tear gas which is burning my eyes right now as I sit at home.
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  Media Release: Earthquake hits Chile where Columbans work

Sep 17, 2015
Chile suffered a powerful earthquake measuring 8.3 this morning around 8.50 am Melbourne time. The epicentre of the earthquake was just north of Santiago, the Chilean capital, where millions of people fled their homes in panic and terror.
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  Parish break in

May 11, 2015
It’s sickening and tiring to see the robberies going on every year, but we and the people are always trying our best to put better protections in place.
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