Features

  World Day of Migrants and Refugees - September 29

Sep 25, 2019
Pope Francis in his message says, "We ourselves need to see, and need to enable others to see, that migrants and refugees do not only represent a problem to be solved, but are brothers and sisters to be welcomed, respected and loved."
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  105th World Day of Migrants and Refugees - August 25

Aug 23, 2019
Pope Francis in his message says, "We ourselves need to see, and need to enable others to see, that migrants and refugees do not only represent a problem to be solved, but are brothers and sisters to be welcomed, respected and loved."
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  Columbans Respond to the Racism and Violence in El Paso and Dayton

Aug 09, 2019
Our belief in God is a reliance on a powerful source of strength and light that will keep us on the road of solidarity with the poor and the refugee, no matter what. Now is the time to be bold and prophetic, and let our voices be heard.
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  From a Distant Shore: Syria

Jul 03, 2019
In recent years a growing number of people have come to Ireland to start new lives. This short fascinating documentary talks to Syrians who fled the war about their lives in Syria before the war.
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  Pope Francis’ Message for 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees

Jun 03, 2019
The most economically advanced societies are witnessing a growing trend towards extreme individualism which, combined with a utilitarian mentality... is producing a “globalization of indifference”.
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  Catholic Religious Australia endorses global compacts on migration and refugees

Jan 14, 2019
Catholic Religious Australia has endorsed the two “Global Compacts” on migration and refugees adopted by the United Nations last month.
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  Columban priest reports from US - Mexico border

Nov 15, 2018
It is a delight to get to know people who keep their cultures, languages and customs - to hear the echoes of a high-pitched, melodic indigenous languages, or the brave songs of the socially aware people of El Salvador, accompanied by skilled guitar players.
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