by john freund | Jan 9, 2017 | News, Superior General, Vincentian Family
400 Years and It Seems like Yesterday – Vincent’s hat For us, 2017 is the year of the charism. Unlike other founders, Vincent de Paul did not have visions or receive messages from on high. At two key moments in his life the Holy Spirit surprised Vincent... by john freund | Jan 7, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
On January 5 and 6, 2017, the members of the Vincentian Family Executive Committee (VFEC) held their annual meeting in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The meeting is taking place at the headquarters of the newly-created Vincentian Family Office on the grounds of St. Vincent’s... by john freund | Jan 6, 2017 | News, Superior General
New Vice-Visitor of Costa Rica – Fr. Rolando Gutiérrez, CM writes…Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM has confirmed the appointment of Father William Benavides Araya, CM as the new Vice-Visitor of the Vice-Province of Costa Rica.He continues… The confreres of... by john freund | Jan 5, 2017 | Formation, News, Vincentian Saints
In a study entitled “Care for those persons who are poor” Fr. Mizael Donizetti Poggioli, CM draws on the lives of two saints celebrated during this first week of January. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (January 4th) and Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira (January... by john freund | Dec 28, 2016 | Formation, News
As we celebrate the birth of Christ and this season of giving gifts let us remember that those who live in poverty are our gifts from God not just in the stable but every day. As Vincent reminds us “Poor persons are our portion.” by john freund | Dec 24, 2016 | News, Superior General
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič and the members of the Curia in Rome send their holiday greetings and...