The Seminary Support Fund

The Missionary Society of Saint Columban has been part of the Philippine Church since our arrival in 1929. Since we were given permission in 1983 to receive Filipinos into our Society, we have funded the cost of their formation mostly from overseas donations.

We believe that the time has now come to call on the generosity of the Filipino People to more fully support our Filipino students who are presently preparing to become Columban Missionary Priests. The support of the religious vocations is something very dear to the heart of all Filipinos and we invite you to work with us in enabling these young men to fulfill their call from God.

Please, pray that the Lord may increase VOCATIONS. Luke 10, 2: "The harvest is great but the laborers are few."

Fr Patrick O'Donoghue
Regional Director



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Ways to Donate

If you are in the Philippines;
*Please, send us a Check payable to MISYON.
Our Postal Address: Columban Missionaries, P.O. Box 4454, 1099 Manila.

*Or perhaps, make a money transfer, then text us the amount and date.
BDO Paco Branch Account Name: The Regional Director of the Missionary Society of Saint Columban.
Account Number: 00165-0143220. For confirmation, our mobile number is 0908-8967-234.

*Or still, you may send us your donation through LBC, JRS, or any other courier.
Send it to: Fr Dominic Nolan
Address: Columban Missionaries, 1857 Singalong Street, Malate, Manila.

Be our Partner in Mission.
Support the Columban Formation Program!

Fr Hector Suano
Mission Promotion Administrator



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2011 Seminary Funding

Cost Per Seminarian
Food: P60,000.00
Accommodation: P55,000.00
School: P70,000.00
Trainings: P60,000.00
Materials: P30,000.00
Medical: P5,000.00
Travels: P20,000.00
Total: P300,000.00

Monthly Donations
January: P214,829.38
February: P403,848.38
March: P251,650.31
April: P228,314.25
May: P280,290.00
June: P894,459.77
July: P165,045.95
August: P123,655.93
September: P116,999.92
October: P237,798.74
November: P157,945.79
Total: P3,074,838.42
Financial Status
Number of Students: 14
Cost per Student: P300,000.00
Projected Expense: P4,200,000.00
Donations Received: P3,074,838.42
Balance: P1,125,161.58


Thank you for your assistance.
God bless you all.

Fr Darwin Bayaca
Seminary Rector