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Reflections on Madame de Gondi and the founding of the CM

By on April 20, 2012 in Vincentian Family News · Comments { 0 }

The Australian CM site has recently posted two reflections by Tim Williams CM on the little appreciated role of Madame de Gondi in the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission. On January 25, 1617,  Vincent de Paul gave his famous mission sermon in the Church at Folleville in Northern France.  This sermon was delivered after an [...]

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The Second Vatican Council ….. an explanation

By on February 19, 2012 in Vincentian Family News · Comments { 0 }

The website of the Australian Congregation of the Mission posts an article providing perspective for the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. (Current link) The Bulletin of the CM sponsored parish of St Anthony’s at  Marsfield (Sydney) features an article headed  The Second Vatican Council ….. an explanation. “The item gives a brief outline of the [...]

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Stannies Wiki (Australia)

By on May 16, 2010 in Vincentian Family News · Comments { 0 }

The Australian CM site writes “The World has the Wikipedia  – a Free Encyclopedia.   The Vincentians have a Vincentian Wiki (Vincentian Encyclopedia).  And St Stanislaus’ College at Bathurst in the Central West of New South Wales has a “Stannies Wiki” – an information portal related to “all aspects of life at the College”.  This Encyclopedia [...]

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Lay-led liturgies through May 24

By on March 26, 2009 in Vincentian Family News · Comments { 0 }

The Lay Led Liturgies  have now been updated to May 24, the Feast of the Ascension. They are provided by provided by Fr John O’Keefe CM of the Australian Province of the CM. All can be accessed on the site of the Australian CM province  through the link: Lay Led Liturgies. (Scroll down to see [...]

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Australian Catholics digging deeper to help the needy

By on January 31, 2009 in Philanthropy · Comments { 0 }

The Australian  Catholic Weekly notes Australian Catholics have big hearts and a matching generosity for those worse off – even in the face of the global financial crisis.  Catholic charities who have reported an increase in donations despite fears that the crisis would halt charitable giving. Thanks to Tim Williams CM for this story. Related [...]

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