Mission News

Fr Charles Rue writes - In the mostly priest-less days of the Australian colony, Father Therry encouraged lay Catholics to seek help and hope in Mary the Mother of God as their patroness: invoke Mary as Help of Christians. (more)

Friday evening of April 4 was a family occasion as we gathered at the Formation House to welcome William Lee into permanent membership of the Missionary Society of St Columban. (more)

Catholics in the Philippines on all different levels of society are taking part in activities such as: food distribution networks; moral and spiritual support, to avoid theft and disorder; and public awareness so as to find solutions to the problem. (more)

European Christians and Muslims are intensifying dialogue and planning future encounters focused on building bridges between the two faiths. (more)

Fr Charles Rue writes - Since nano-technology raises ethical questions, Catholic teaching should not shy away from the debate about nanotech’s environmental and social consequences or about creating laws to regulate it. (more)

An expressive performance by young people from Australia, Brasil and the Philippines. Using dance, drama and music, they depict real life situations. To raise consciousness about the exploitation of these youth. (more)