Tag: Missionary
Pope Francis tells world’s parish priests: The Church could not go...
In the letter, Pope Francis offered three suggestions to parish priests for building “a synodal and missionary Church.”
Columban, a man with conviction and an example to all
Columban has inspired countless men and women throughout the world to follow his example and continue his mission
Cardinal Bo calls to make Asian church a missionary church amidst...
Cardinal Bo said the is a need to recognize and address challenges that impact Catholic vocations and collectively act to battle obstacles
Maryknoll nun who edited China Bridge, Alice Maureen Corr, dies
She was 90 years old and had been a Maryknoll Sister for 63 years
Former superior general of Columbans dies in Hong Kong
During his lifetime, Father Murphy worked in China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong
‘Open Doors’ founder, ‘smuggler of God’ dies at 94
For his missionary activities behind the Iron Curtain, he earned the nickname "God's Smuggler”
Catholic missionary priest says exit from Afghanistan ‘a real miracle’
Father Giovanni Scalese of the Barnabites congregation said his exit from Afghanistan “was a veritable miracle”
SPOTLIGHT: A nun’s trip to a cyclone devastated Indonesian island
Taking her mission to the fringe of Asia, Sr. Laurentina SDP took a 17-hour journey to witness the suffering of the islanders
Irish missionary priest named ‘Immigrant of the Year’ in South Korea
Columban missionary priest Donal O’Keeffe, 70, has spent more than 40 years working for the recognition of the rights of workers
Filipino Oblate priest Eliseo Mercado Jr., missionary and peace advocate, dies
Father Mercado played a role in securing a ceasefire between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front during 2000 war
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