November/December 2008

November/December Magazine Cover

COVER: On November 9 this year, Scarboro Missions celebrated its 90th anniversary with a packed house of nearly 300 people including Scarboro members, staff, relatives and friends. The mass was concelebrated by almost 30 priests with Archbishop Thomas Collins as the main celebrant. Credit: Roy Sakaguchi

Peace is not the product of terror or fear.
Peace is not the silence of cemeteries.
Peace is not the silent result of violent repression.
Peace is the generous, tranquil
contribution of all to the good of all.
Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity.
It is right and it is duty.

– Archbishop Oscar Romero

  • Celebrating 90 years
    By Mike Traher, S.F.M.
    On November 9, Scarboro Missions celebrated its 90th year of mission
  • 90 years in mission
    On November 9, Scarboro Missions celebrated its 90th year of mission
  • The call to mission
    By Ron MacDonell, S.F.M.
    In whose hearts is the Spirit instilling the desire for mission today?
  • A missionary vocation
    By Brian Swords, S.F.M.
    Will young people today choose a life a mission?
  • A homecoming
    By Pat Kelly, S.F.M.
    Visiting St. Bernard's parish, Southern Leyte, Philippines, after 20 years
  • Change
    By Gerry Curry, S.F.M.
    Looking back on 52 years with Scarboro Missions
  • No hasty decision
    By Anne Harty
    Discerning the call to go overseas with Scarboro Missions
  • Journey to Hosororo
    By Miriam Wheeler
    Visiting Amerindian villagers brings rejuvenation and peace
  • Scarboro Missions stands up against poverty
    By Karen Van Loon
    Nearly 117 million people worldwide participate in a day of action
  • No greater love
    By Fr. Lionel Walsh, S.F.M.
    In Memory of Fr. Art MacKinnon
  • Secret Santa
    By Katie O'Donnell
    Being a secret Santa at the Sisters' Christmas party is tricky when most of the children know who you are...
  • Simple presence
    By Cynthia Chu
    Reflecting on how God has touched the Chinese people through my humble presence here
  • Yes, we have power!
    By Barbara Michie
    Helping people to help themselves
  • Editorial
    By Kathy VanLoon
  • Centrespread
    New missioners embark on their mission journeys