St Columbans Mission Society

04/09/2026

19 Years of faith, education, service, and transformation in Pakistan.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes especially to Columban Fr Robert McCulloch, whose vision, courage and unwavering commitment gave birth to CCAE. He dreamed of creating a place where talented but disadvantaged Catholic boys could overcome poverty and barriers through education, faith, discipline and hard work. That vision has touched and transformed countless lives. https://tinyurl.com/Feature-CCAE

03/09/2026

Jesus never asks to be worshipped; he simply says, "follow me."
Trust in Him at all times - Reflection Series - Episode 173.
The real question becomes: how do we follow someone we hardly know? This reflection walks through a handful of moments that reveal who Jesus is from the gospels. Taken together, they're an invitation to know him a little better - so we can follow a little closer, without fear. (📖 Gospel: Luke 5:1-11)

Trust in Him at all times - Reflection Series - Episode 173.The re...

01/09/2026

Did you Know? St Columbans Mission Society Series 1.5

01/09/2026

Media Release - Columban Interfaith Editorial wins ACPA Award
The editorial article by Rev Dr Patrick McInerney, published in Columban Bridges, a magazine of the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations, has won Runner-up in the category of Best Content: Ecumenical & Interfaith at the Australasian Catholic Press Association (ACPA)'s 2026 Awards of Excellence.
https://tinyurl.com/Feature-ACPA-AwardStment

01/09/2026

Columbans plant through partnership
Discussions are now underway about the possibility of growing seedlings at the Columban estate for six months before they are taken to the Yarra Valley and planted on native lands, in this way, the Columban Fathers can contribute locally to the TreeProject’s aim of planting 165,000 trees and shrubs by 2027. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/49fsnuck

30/08/2026

Mission World: The face of Mission
The challenge is to enter into the pain and brokenness of our world. But to do so, we need to encounter Jesus, who, by filling our hearts and minds with the joy of the Gospel, enables us to meet this challenge with the confidence of faith-inspired missionaries. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y2ky4w4x

29/08/2026

Social Justice Sunday: The Cost of Human Dignity
“To make dignity something that can be experienced not just proclaimed” Professor Tom Barnes. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n7pn677

28/08/2026

Shaolin: A movie of redemption and sacrifice
If Wilde is correct that life imitates art, then let us be hopeful that we can still find redemption in the hearts of good people willing to make sacrifices that bring about our peace. I pray that, in the hands of God, we will all find peace. Read more; https://tinyurl.com/pe89xvds

28/08/2026

Be careful of hypocrisy, but also be careful of judging Hypocrites.

28/08/2026

Farewell!
As my journey as a lay missionary draws to a close, I feel deeply emotional because I love this life so much. I love the ministries I have done and continue to do. I love serving the poor and marginalised. They have become my friends. I love being a Columban, and I am proud of it. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/52a3aw5n