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MALIGAYANG PASKO NG MULING PAGKABUHAY NI HESUKRISTO! ALLELUIA! As we reflect on our shared mission and the path forward for the Missionary Society of St. Columban, we find ourselves with
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COOLING DOWN MOTHER EARTH
By Mosese Wasai Mitchell Yacalevu  In this present time, as  I sit to write  a few words of reflection, I find myself surrounded by  extreme heat and humidity. The
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COOLING DOWN MOTHER EARTH
By Mosese Wasai Mitchell Yacalevu  In this present time, as  I sit to write  a few words of reflection, I find myself surrounded by  extreme heat and humidity. The
From the Director
MALIGAYANG PASKO NG MULING PAGKABUHAY NI HESUKRISTO! ALLELUIA! As we reflect on our shared mission and the path forward for the Missionary Society of St. Columban, we find ourselves with
FR. IOWANE ILAIDOKO NAIO, SSC
MANY STRINGS TO HIS BOW by Frank Hoare MSSCÂ Â Our newest Columban missionary priest Fr Iowane Naio has already lived many different lives. He speaks five languages and has lived in
SAVING GRACE
By Lilibeth Sabado, CLM A busy day in the shelter means having to welcome more than 20 guests at once during a meal time or receiving arrivals just few
Reflection: Feast of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
(image from https://www.vaticannews.va/) By Fr Erl Dylan Tabaco, SSC We all have plans in our lives. This is a universal facet of our human experience and regardless of what
Caring for Caregivers
I have been working as a shelter supervisor for many years. During this time, I have met many caregivers who came to our center for assistance and shelter. Through our
A Time in History
A Time in History Dec 3-11
December 5 FR. JOHN O’CARROLL was born at Dromahair, County Leitrim, Ireland, in 1898. He died at Dalgan on December 5, 1972. Fr. Jack did his secondary studies at St. Patrick’s
A Time in History (December 12 – January 9)
December 12 Â FR. EAMONN BYRNEÂ was born in Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland on July 23, 1929. He was ordained on December 21, 1953. Appointed to the Philippines he was assigned to
A Time in History (December 1-12)
December 2  FR. SHAUN O’DONNELL was born in Derry City, Ireland on August 2, 1937 and died in Dalgan on December 2, 2011. He joined Dalgan seminary in Ireland in
A Time in History (December 13-31)
December 13  FR. AUGUSTINE O’LEARY was born in 1910 at Lickeen, Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland. He died on December 13, 1993 at St. Columban’s, Manila. Having completed his secondary studies
A Time in History (November 19 – 25)
November 20 FR. ABRAHAM SHACKLETONÂ was born at Rathmines, Dublin, Ireland in 1908. He died suddenly at Dalgan on November 20, 1978. Fr. Abe attended various Dublin schools until his father,
A Time in History (November 12-18)
FR. FRANCIS McENNIS was born in 1916 at Kilconly, Tuam, County Galway, Ireland. He died on November 12, 1997 in a Manila hospital. Frank entered the seminary in Dalgan, Ireland
A Time in History (November 4-11)
November 1929: Fr. Edward Galvin, co-founder of the Missionary Society of St. Columban, visited Manila for the 1929 Congress November 1929: Fr. Edward Galvin, co-founder of the Missionary Society
A Time in History (November 1-7)
November 1  FR. THOMAS BRENNAN was born in 1920 at Kilkelly, County Mayo, Ireland. He died at Navan Hospital on November 1, 2004. Educated at Kilkelly, Ballyfin and St. Mary’s
A Time in History (November 8-13)
November 8 FR. PAUL RICHARDSONÂ was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, USA on March 5, 1929. He attended public schools before entering the seminary at Silver Creek in 1945. He continued his
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