Presenting who the Columbans are, the Columban Lay Missionaries and how to be one

1. Columban Lay Missionaries Philippines Missionary Society of St. Columban

2. What is theColumban :Lay Mission? Who are the Columbans?

7. Pakistan

8. Brazi l

9. Fiji Islands

10. Taiwan

11. Ireland

12. Britain

13. Korea

14. Peru P E R U

16. AT PRESENT, There are 11 Filipino LMs on long term (more than 6 years of service), and 14 on short term. There are 3 Filipino LMs in Pakistan, 7 in Ireland, 3 in Korea, 1 in Fiji, 2 in Peru, 3 in Taiwan, 2 in the Philippines, 1 on special assignment and three are preparing to go to Britain. Columban LMs also serve in Chile and Japan.

17. Ana Carmela Capistrano Tukuran, Zambo. del Sur 2006 Gloria Canama, Tangub City, 1990 LONG TERM Aniceta Budiongan, Loboc, Bohol, 1996 LONG TERM

18. Angelica Escarsa Zambales, 1999 LONG TERM Gracia Kibad, Mt. Province, 1996 LONG TERM Marife Padao Zamboanga del Norte, 2008 Marivic Quilab Ozamiz City, 2008 Lenette Toledo S. Cotabato 2008 Virgie Tanate, N. Cotabato, 2008 Lorile Ocaya Cagayan de Oro 2008

19. Violeta Villaraiz Makati City, 2007 Maira San Juan Taytay, Rizal, 2007 Necita Fetalvero Tubod, Lanao del Norte, 2002 LONG TERM

20. Irma Cantago, Ozamiz City, 1993 LONG TERM John Din, San Miguel, Zamb.del Sur, 1993 LONG TERM Rowena Caggauauan Parañaque, M.M. 2006

21. Lilibeth Sabado Pagadian City 2003 LONG TERM Jhoana Resari San Mateo, Rizal, 2005 Vida Amor Hequilan Zamboanga Sibugay, 2005

22. Rowena Cuanico Catarman, N.Samar, 2000 LONG TERM Aurora Luceño Pagadian City, 1994 LONG TERM Arlenne Villahermosa Talisay City, 2002 LONG TERM

23. Three more women have completed the orientation and are preparing to go to Britain. Jonah Jane Enterina Cagayan de Oro, 2010 Rosalia Basada Samar, 2010 Gertrudes Samson Manila, 2010

24. Another 3 women are on their third week of orientation. Sherryl Lou Capili (Cavite), Reina Mosqueda (Laguna) Joan Yap (Zamboanga Sibugay)

25. What kind of people are we looking for ? We are looking for Committed Catholics 23 to 40 years old, men or women, single or married Healthy Good team workers – able to share College graduates Willing to serve at least 3 years in another culture Mature, happy, life-giving and open to answer the call to missionary life.

28. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) This helps LMs develop skills to deal with people in crisis while taking a good look at their personal issues.

30. Exposure With Aetas in Zambales With Muslims in Marawi Visit urban poor areas Visit depressed rural areas

31. Directed Retreat

32. Mission Sending Ceremony

33. Signing of Agreement

35. Kyung Ja Lee 2000, Korea Long Term Na’anise Mo’unga 2007 ,Tonga Lusio Navelinikoro 2007, Fiji

36. Antonio Salas Ana Belma Flores Marisol Rojas

38. With elderly Lay missionaries are engaged in catechesis and bible studies, family life, youth, women , children, & prison ministries. Others are involved in programs for migrants, elderly, environment & care for creation, differently abled persons. There are also LMs who are engaged in inter-faith dialogue, health & livelihood programs.

39. with the elderly

40. With children

41. With indigenous peoples

42. AIDS / HIV MINISTRY Community based rehabilitation & health care Livelihood programs

43. With prisoners and their families With migrants

44. Home visitation & family life With differently abled

45. Care for creation

46. What else do LMs do?

47. Lay Missionaries also promote mission awareness

48. Annual Gathering to strengthen bonds and discuss issues of LM concern Reflect on their life’s journey Join workshops and seminars (e.g. that which foster better understanding among cultures)

49. They also help raise funds for the Columban Missionaries

52. Farewell, Pilar a Columban lay missionary dies in Pakistan Pilar’s funeral wends its way through the streets of Lahore. Friends say goodbye to Pilar.

53. Pilar Tilos Pakistan, 1990 – 1995

54. June 2010 END OF PRESENTATION