John Din is a Columban Lay Missionary. For almost a decade, John Din has lived out his calling as a Columban Lay Missionary, leading the Laudato Si’ Movement Pilipinas and advocating for care for our common home. From prayer vigils and street protests to inspiring the local Church to heed the cry of the earth and the poor, his mission has always been one of faith in action. Now, his journey continues at San Columbano de Batang and the Sanctuary de San Columbano in Negros Occidental—where he works to restore over 70 hectares of land through reforestation, agroecology, and eco-spirituality.
For John, walking barefoot, planting trees, growing fruit and vegetables and composting are more than just tasks; they are sacred acts of ecological conversion—a return to the land, embracing the wisdom that we are not separate from creation but part of it. Inspired by Jubilee 2025, he demonstrates what it means to be a Pilgrim Of Hope, showing that mission is not just about stewardship but deep belonging and renewal.
In the spirit of Pope Francis’ 2025 Jubilee, we celebrate Febie Gonzales as a Pilgrim of Hope, living her faith through compassionate action in Taiwan.
For seven years, Febie has dedicated herself to caring for individuals with physical and mental challenges, journeying alongside orphans, the sick, and the marginalised. She lends her hands to feed, guide and support those in need, her ears to listen and her heart to bring comfort to their suffering.
Febie’s journey is one of selfless service, deep empathy and unwavering faith. She embodies the Gospel’s call to love and care for the most vulnerable and reminds us that being a Pilgrim of Hope is about seeing Christ in others, responding with tenderness and building a world where no one is left behind.