Our history is significantly marked with the crown of martyrdom of our 25 martyrs – priests, brothers and sisters – who shed their blood at the service of the Gospel and the people in dangerous spots.
Considered a mission territory for its tiny catholic presence – only one-and-half percent of the population – Taiwan has been home to the Comboni Missionaries since 1997. An international community of…
Former Superior General and missionary in the Philippines, Fr. David Glenday, shares some thoughts on the significance of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Comboni Institute. For him,…
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World Touch
“There is great hope for the future of evangelization in East Timor but it is always necessary to strengthen the faith of our community,” said Salesian Bishop Virgilio do Carmo da Silva, Diocese of…
May 2017
The Japan Federation of Bar Associations issued a written statement challenging the now abolished Eugenic Protection Act, which allowed abortions and sterilizations for people with disabilities and…
April 2017
A leading Catholic bishop in the Philippines blamed what he dubbed as an “invasion of unChristian values” for the decline of the number of people getting married in church. Retired Archbishop Oscar…
April 2017
“If one wants to understand the impact of the raid that U.S. border guards have carried out in more than 60 communities across the country since the beginning of February alone, let us listen to the…
April 2017
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St. Irenaeus, Bishop & Martyr
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Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, Apostles
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First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church
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