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Choosing Him

Pope Francis has chosen the motto "Miserando atque eligendo," meaning lowly but chosen; literally

Mercy and Justice

On this 100-year anniversary of the Missionary Society of St.

On Mission in the Philippines

Movements and changes continue in the Philippines, at this time of celebration of 100 years of th

Fostering Unity and Diversity

As Columban missionaries celebrating our centennial, we look back with gratitude to God and to you, our benefactors, who have so generously…

Missionary Sisters of St. Columban

Our story of the Missionary Sisters of St. Columban traditionally begins with the words, "It was because two people shared a vision and answered a…

Constant Flame of Love

Anniversaries frequently have symbols associated with them like silver for 25 and gold for 50.

The China Formation Committee

The Missionary Society of St. Columban was founded in 1918 for evangelization in China.

Missionary Pioneer of Motion Pictures

Richard Ranaghan was born in Killough, Co. Down, Ireland, in 1889.

China Today

In 1954 Fr. Edward MacElroy became the last Columban of that era to leave China.

Sharing Gospel Joy

It is truly a joy for the Missionary Society of St. Columban to be celebrating our centenary.