Fr. David M. O’Connell, CM, President of Catholic University reflects on providence and priesthood in a post made on English version of ZENIT (but not in Spanish or French versions).
As a result of IRCHSS funding for the project Vincent de Paul: An Icon in the Making, a one year position for a postdoctoral scholar is available at NUI Galway. The purpose of the project is to deepen historical understanding of the character and evolution of early modern catholicism through study of the values and activities of Vincent de Paul (1581-1660), missionary, advisor to the French crown, and founder of the Congregation of the Mission, the Daughters of Charity and confraternities of charity. De Paul’s approach to the generation of religious and moral piety provides an important means of assessing the cultural priorities and impact of the Catholic Reformation.

The June issue of NUNTIA features stories about the General Assembly of the Daughters of Charity, the activities of the General Curia and news of the Provinces. PDF nuntia-2009-06-eng Word format nuntia-2009-06-text-eng
“This Year, meant to deepen the commitment of all priests to interior renewal for the sake of a more forceful and incisive witness to the Gospel in today’s world, will conclude on the same Solemnity in 2010…. In his time the Curé of Ars was able to transform the hearts and the lives of so many people because he enabled them to experience the Lord’s merciful love. Our own time urgently needs a similar proclamation and witness to the truth of Love: Deus caritas est (1 Jn: 4:8).” Benedict XVI
The 41st General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission will take place in Paris from June 28th until July 16th, 2010. On Thursday, June 18th, the Commission met with the Council, led by the Superior General, for an update regarding the progress of the preparations. Read the rest of this entry »
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has posted a list of Provinces and their houses as found in the 2009 Catalog. It is in the process of adding Google maps with their locations.
The Congregation of the Mission has ordained its second local priest after 20 years of work in Thailand.
Year of Priesthood. Daughters of Charity: General Assembly. From the General Curia: The Superior General; The Assistants General; Visits and work meetings. From the Provinces:Naples: Visit of the Superior General; Lebano: Cevim; Saragossa: Internal Seminary in Teruel; Colombia. Meeting of Superiors and Treasurers; Europe: Reconfiguration of the provinces?
A video introduction to the Chinese Province of the Congregation of the Mission. It challenges those who are called to this mission. See their website Perobyre Sparks.
Fr. José Vicente, Visitor of the CM Province of Barcelona, shares brief impressions with the Superior General. (English translation courtesy of Toma tn Poland.) Read the rest of this entry »

