by john freund | Mar 5, 2017 | Formation, News
In this second reflection on “Waking up to God with Francis and Vincent,” we are reminded that on Ash Wednesday we were basically told two things 1. “Repent” (change your way of thinking) 2. “believe the gospel” (live according to this... by john freund | Mar 4, 2017 | News, Provinces
Rejoice! After literally months in Intensive Care in hospitals in Quito, Ecuador, Houston, TX and Kindred Hospital in Philadelphia, John (Juan) Prager joined the confreres for supper last evening in the main dining room of our Motherhouse. I did not see him walking in... by john freund | Mar 3, 2017 | News
Relic of St. Vincent de Paul on pilgrimage in Mexico Fr. Alfredo Becerra Vázquez, CM, offers us background and reflections. The Vincentian Family is living this Jubilee Year with much enthusiasm as we commemorate the 400th anniversary of the origin of our charism. ... by john freund | Mar 3, 2017 | APVC, News
The Asia Pacific Visitors’ Conference (APVC) held its annual meeting at Durando Philosophical Institute, Dalat, Vietnam, from Feb. 17-24, 2017. Among those present: Fr. Mathew Kallammakal (Asst. General), Frs. Venerando Agner (Visitor, Philippines), Tomichan Joseph... by john freund | Mar 2, 2017 | CLAPVI, News
VIII Session of the School of Vincentian Spirituality (CLAPVI) Curitiba has been the seat of the School of Vincentian Spirituality (CLAPVI), which in 2017 offered its eighth session of on-going formation. Sixteen confreres participated in this session, confreres from...