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Stories from Columban Missions

A man kneeling by a lake hands cupped with lake water.
The Simple Joys of a Priest

Like any other vocation or calling, priestly life is also filled with challenges, difficulties and struggles. Yet, amidst the toils and rough…

Sisters ministering to those affected by the floods
Go Ye Afar

In response to the words of an old song, “Go Ye Afar,” on November 15, 1926, a group of five Columban Sisters arrived in Hanyang, China, and were…

Three violins in a row
Many Strings to His Bow

Our newest Columban missionary priest has already lived many different lives. He speaks five languages and has lived in five different cultures…

Diary - In So Many Words
We Are Challenged

We are challenged to forgive those who hurt us and to forgive them seventy times seven. I used to take this challenge in my stride. Then some…

Goldfish
Help to Beat Summer Heat

Atsui ne, “Isn’t it hot” has become a summer greeting here in Japan. Announcements on our televisions tell us to use air conditioning and drink…

Columban seminarian Jerry Lohera and friends in Pakistan
A Bare Start

Elated by the completion of my Urdu language refresher course, I felt ready to jumpstart into the ministry. It is true that the more knowledge one…