COLUMBAN FATHERS is a Catholic organisation working in eighteen countries with a special commitment to Asia and Latin America. Its primary end is to promote the message and the values of the Gospel. Central to this task are the following objectives: the promotion of social justice through the service of solidarity with the poor, fostering an open dialogue and co-operation with other religious traditions and a respect for the culture of the people it serves. The work of the organisation is as varied as the particular situations demand, ranging from community building among the urban poor in Lima, to Church lay leadership programmes in Seoul.
