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Stories from Columban Missions

Children at school
Shepherding Our Children

Bewilderment and compassion are my two dominant feelings when dealing with the realities of our children here in Mother Mary Parish in the…

A silhouette of a girl jumping in the air at sunset
Shout for Joy

The Community of Hope Special Education Center is a religious and charitable organization run by the Columban Sisters. It delivers services to…

Bae (left) with village women harvesting oranges
A Letter from Taiwan

I live with the Atayal community, who call me by my aboriginal name, MaHong. I serve in the eight churches which make up the parish nestled in the…

Green vegetation blankets a hillside
Dialogue, Faith and Friendship

Five relationships are fundamental to traditional Chinese Confucian thought. Together they emphasize the importance of social order and…

School desks with books on them
Encouraging Educators

Looking after the schools in six villages is a huge task that requires constant monitoring. There are many challenges we face, most of which have…

Nearby Andes Mountain Range covered in snow
Children Delight in an Action-Packed Week

July is the coldest month of the year in Santiago, Chile, with the nearby Andes Mountain Range covered in snow. July is also time for the two-week…