In the News
Every day, Columbans work to lift up the voices of the marginalized because our faith calls us to get involved in the great issues of our day. We lift them up as we engage in the political process, educate others, and advocate for justice in our public discourse. Columban stories, the Columban perspective, and the voices of the marginalized populations we represent, have been featured in the National Catholic Reporter, Catholic News Service, and other publications around the world.
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2019
- Interfaith letter opposes lethal CIA drone strikes, Ekklesia
- Update: Catholic bishops, groups oppose Trump's call for national emergency by Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service
2018
- In 2018, Catholics spearheaded efforts in response to climate change by Dennis Sadowski, CatholicPhilly.com
- Catholic, other faith groups pledge solidarity all seeking asylum in US by Catholic News Service
- Rollback of environmental regulations spur Catholic advocates to action by Catholic News Service
- Season of Creation Resource: "A Journey Around the World" by Ellen Teague, Independent Catholic News
- Catholic groups disagree with Trump EPA "Affordable Clean Energy" Rule by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
- Peace activists' prayer service marks Nagasaki, Hiroshima anniversary by Steve Larkin, Catholic News Service
- Columban report on family separation at US/Mexico border, Independent Catholic News
- Justice Action Bulletin: Seattle buses carry ads against nuclear weapons by Maria Benevento, National Catholic Reporter
- Columbans adamantly oppose Administration's actions at US/Mexico border, Independent Catholic News
- Justice Action Bulletin: Jesuit valentines; other Ash Wednesday actions for peace by Maria Benevento, National Catholic Reporter
- During Capitol Hill prayer service, Catholics reflect on Lord's passion and Dreamers' suffering by Kelly Sankowski, Catholic Standard
2017
- Justice Action Bulletin: Nativity scene highlights gun violence; Dream Act support by Maria Benevento, National Catholic Reporter
- COP23, led by island nation Fiji, aims to buoy urgency for climate action by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
- Ministers mark anniversary of March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom by Julie Bourbon, National Catholic Reporter
- Peacemakers urge US to empty its nuclear arsenal by Catholic News Service
- Faith Groups Urge Universal Adoption of UN Nuclear Ban Treaty by Jamshed Baruah, Indepthnews.net
- Irish Columban who rescues trafficked minors wins human rights award by Simone Orendain of Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter
- Columban Fr Shay Cullen to Receive Prestigious Dutch Award by Sarah Mac Donald, CatholicIreland.Net
- Father Shay Cullen to receive Martin Buber Award by UCA News
- I Carried a Cross in Solidarity, Sorrow and Thankfulness by Gail DeGeorge, Global Sisters Report
- Indigenous, Accompanied by Church, Fight for Rights in the Amazon Rainforest by Catholic News Service, Global Sisters Report
- Catholic, indigenous ask Inter-American commission to protect land rights by Catholic News Service, National Catholic Reporter
- Catholic Climate Petition to Trump Surpasses 15,000 Signatures by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter
- Reaction to Refugee Ban by Religious Ranges from Concern to Opposition by Mark Pattison, Catholic News Service
- 125 Catholic Leaders Sign Letter Supporting the Clean Power Plan Catholic Climate Covenant
- Catholic Groups' Letter calls on President Trump to Uphold Dignity of Life by Kristen Whitney Daniels, National Catholic Reporter
- 'The Church is in a state of utter collapse': Irish Priests at Odds with Vatican Speak Out in TheJournal.ie
- Australian Priest who was Held at Gunpoint in Juarez says the Murder Capital of Mexico is his First Love by Mark Bowling, The Catholic Leader
- Catholics Oppose Trump Action on Border Wall, Sanctuary Communities by Dennis Sadowski, National Catholic Reporter
- Faith Groups Urge Trump to Embrace Duty to Protect Environment by Dennis Sadowski, Crux
- Interfaith Harmony: 'Tolerance is Foundation of Co-Existence' in the Express Tribune
- Pope Names Boston Cardinal, Others to Vatican Congregations by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
- Catholics Question Pruitts Commitment to Environmental Protection by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
- Foreigners who Loved Korea] Father Na, Friend of the People of Seogwipo by Kook Sung-Ha, Korea Herald
2016
- Fr. Shay Cullen calls out bishops for silence on Duterte's deadly war on drugs by Virgil Lopez, GMA News
- Missionary criticizes Filipino bishops' quiet as drug war death toll rises by Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter
- At COP22 and on Capitol Hill, faith groups step up climate efforts by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
- Season of Creation marks month of eco-contemplation for Christians by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
- Hiroshima survivor shares memories of atomic blast with peace activists by James Martone, National Catholic Reporter
- Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings remembrance at White House by Dennis Coday, National Catholic Reporter
- Hiroshima and Nagasaki: An Apology by Art Laffin, National Catholic Reporter
- Laudato Si' extends concern to all creation by Fr. Sean McDonagh, SSC, National Catholic Reporter
- Laudato Si' Week renews awareness ahead of encyclical anniversary by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
- Faith groups petition Congress to honor Green Climate Fund pledge by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
- Catholic coalition files amicus brief backing Clean Power Plan by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
- Eco-theologian Fr. Sean McDonagh: Don't let this 'Laudato Si'' moment pass by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic
- Juarez still troubled, but has 'a lot of hope' by Soli Salgado, National Catholic Reporter
2015
- A view from a fast: Activists seek climate action ahead of pope’s DC visit by Marie Venner, National Catholic Reporter
- Philippine advocates plan to use 'Laudato Si'' to energize their work by Simone Orendain, National Catholic Reporter
- Irish conference: Climate action requires 'new era of solidarity' by Sarah Mac Donald, National Catholic Reporter
- World weighs in on 'Laudato Si'' by NCR Staff, National Catholic Reporter
- Pope Francis endorses climate action petition by Brian Roewe, National Catholic Reporter, Eco Catholic