by john freund | May 27, 2017 | News, Provinces
Fr. Bob Maloney shares his homily for the closing of the 200th anniversary retreat May 26, 2017 at Marriotsville, Maryland. Readings: Acts 18:9-18 – John 16:20-23 I suspect that women appreciate this gospel better than men do. Jesus says, “When a woman is in... by john freund | May 25, 2017 | News, Provinces
Picture Gallery from the priesthood ordinations in the Province of Poland. On Saturday, May 20, 2017 Archbishop Marek Jędraszewski of Krakow (in office since January 28, 2017) gave the Sacrament of Holy Orders to four Confreres of the Province of Poland in the... by john freund | May 24, 2017 | News, Provinces
The Province of Slovakia held their triennial Provincial Assembly in Bratislava at the provincial house with the Confreres arriving to begin at 15:00 on Wednesday May 10, 2017. All 35 confreres with active voice were present. The liturgy of the hours, meditation,... by john freund | May 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
The Press Office of the international religious family of St. Vincent de Paul (http://famvin.info) is pleased to share this news of the continuing celebration of the 400th Anniversary of its founding. “Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament,... by john freund | May 22, 2017 | News, Provinces
FamVin presents an overview “St. Vincent de Paul Sends First Missionaries to Madagascar” [slideshare id=76192220&doc=cmmissiontomadagascar-170522012554] Today is the anniversary of the first missionaries to leave France for Madagascar, May 21, 1648.... by john freund | May 21, 2017 | News, Provinces
The Province of South India rejoices with Bros. Renjith, Sebastian D’Cruz and Fredy who were ordained Deacons on the 18th of May 2017 by His Lordship Most Rev. K. A William, Bishop of Mysore. On the previous day they were incorporated into the Congregation of... by john freund | May 19, 2017 | Formation
“A Vincentian View: Taking a Second (Better) Look” by Pat Griffin, CM offers an invitation to take a second look at things we think we know. Certainly an appropriate invitation as we see the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles taking a second look. I... by john freund | May 17, 2017 | News, Provinces, VSO Bulletin
The Collaboration of the VSO with the Province of Ecuador Fr. Greg Semieniuk, Director of the Vincentian Solidarity Office, writes of collaboration with the Province of Ecuador. The province of Ecuador numbers 30 confreres, two of whom have recently died of illness. ... by john freund | May 16, 2017 | News, Provinces
Pilgrims for the mission Salvatore Fari, CM writes from Naples: During this year of 2017 we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism. On January 25th, 1617 in the town of Gannes-Folleville, Vincent was called to the bedside of a dying... by john freund | May 15, 2017 | Formation, News
Father Pat Griffin has shared his perspectives on Mary in Vincentian Spirituality. He prepared for a mini-retreat for students in the Internal Seminary or Novitiate of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission Mary – 12 page booklet – The...