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It is my hope that through this newsletter we can keep you up to date in developments in mission, dialogue with Islam and other religions, in the Church in China, and in Peace, Ecology and Justice especially climate change and GM foods.

This first edition goes out in Holy Week when we commemorate Jesus’ death ushering in a new age, a new creation. We too are committed to working and praying for a new creation throughout the world. I hope that Easter is a graced time for you, full of new life.

Peace,

Noel Connolly

An Easter story comes from Sindh province in Pakistan where the Columban Fathers work. The extraordinary experience of a Hindu man who was caught up in the Holy Thursday liturgy and had his feet washed by the parish priest, Irish Columban Tomas King. (more)

ONE OF the most loved and fondly remembered features of The Far East over its long history has been Mickie Daly’s Diary. We still receive requests to bring him back! Whatever happened to Mickie Daly? (more)

St Elizabeth's Hospital is owned by the Catholic diocese of Hyderabad, Pakistan and is run on its behalf by the Medical Board of the diocese. It was established in 1958 and initially staffed by personnel from the Netherlands. (more)

Lutheran scripture scholar and pastor from Adelaide, Rev Norman Habel, introduced the ‘Season of Creation' to ninety participants at a workshop in Newcastle last Saturday 8 March. (more)

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