Historical Background

Historical Background

The idea of continuing formation for the Congregation began in the time of Saint Vincent himself. At the first Assembly held during his lifetime, in October 1642, we read: Next, the Assembly decided two things: (1) that henceforth there would be a second probation,...
Mission – CIF

Mission – CIF

The International Formation Center offers an integral program of ongoing Vincentian formation to the members of the Congregation of the Mission. Its aim is to realize the goal of following Jesus Christ the Evangelizer of the poor (Constitutions #1). Our location in...
A Nigerian perspective on the CIF program

A Nigerian perspective on the CIF program

Nigerian perspective on the Ongoing Formation Program, (CIF Paris). September 9th – November 4th 2016. I am Fr Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie,cm. From the the province of Nigeria. After my ordination in August 2013, I was sent to Chad International Mission. However, I had...
A Nigerian perspective on the CIF program

CIF Vincentian Heritage Program Fall 2017

Andres Motto of the Province of Argentina and Director of CIF writes… Dear Brothers, May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ always accompany us! Allow me to make a new invitation to the monthly CIF course dedicated to priests and brothers from the 20 years of votes or...
Meeting of the New Visitors

Meeting of the New Visitors

Convoked by the Superior General, the new Visitors gathered together at the House of the Daughters of Charity in Rome. The meeting of the new Visitors (January 9-January 17) includes twenty-two members of the Congregation who were appointed to their position during...