Reflections of a Retiring Formator - Fr Frank HoareApr 05, 2024
It’s the closest I will ever get to feeling like a father! As I approach the end of 7 years as a Columban formator in Suva I look back with affection on the students with whom I have lived. I take pride in their growth in maturity and their successes. Read more
A Change in the Direction of the WindNov 06, 2023
History was made on November 23, 2022, when leadership of the Columbans in Fiji passed from Caucasian Columbans to Columbans from the Pacific and Asia. Read more
World Mission Sunday 2023Oct 22, 2023
World Mission Sunday is celebrated on October 22nd, and is a day of significance for Columban missionaries who are devoted to walking the journey of justice and harmony in solidarity with peoples who experience poverty and marginalisation. Read more
Asian faiths take centre stage at interfaith eventOct 12, 2023
In July, members from Hindu and Sikh faiths gathered to perform spiritual hymns, cultural dance presentations, and scripture texts based on their religious traditions and culture. Read more
Uniting voices of different faiths on protecting the seaAug 07, 2023
The Inter-Religious Dialogue Columban Mission Office in Suva, Fiji, has been focusing on bringing together young believers from different religions to raise awareness about environmental issues Read more
Would you do it again?May 01, 2023
Fr Frank Hoare, a Columban missionary in Fiji, reflects on his decision to become a missionary priest when he was seventeen and has no regrets about his choice. Read more
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