Cleonice Regina Claudino, DC
Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat
On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.
Protecting Children’s Rights in the Netherlands
According to recent figures published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS)[1], 209,000 children in the Netherlands are living at risk of poverty, with their parents earning a salary below the national low-income threshold.
Announcement of the First Vincentian Meeting in Miami, June 30-July 2, 2023
“Walking together with Mary and Saint Vincent” is the theme of the upcoming international meeting of the branches of the Vincentian Family open to all vincentians, friends, benefactors, and anyone else interested, which will take place in Miami from June 30 to July 2, 2023.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 14
As we enter the final moments of our General Assembly, we began today by placing ourselves in God’s hands. This was a very special day: a private audience with Pope Francis. We left for the Vatican at 9:00 hours. In the gathering Hall were members of three Religious...
Address of the Holy Father to Participants in the General Chapters of the Congregation of the Mission and Other Religious Orders
Pope Francis underlines the importance of evangelization, saying that it should be oriented towards witnessing and proclaiming the Gospel, in his address to the members of the Order of the Mother of God, the Basilian Order of St. Josaphat and the Congregation of the Mission as they hold their General Chapters.
“It is in everyday life that we discern our call,” says Sister Maria Rita
We spoke with Sister Maria Rita, who has recently been sent on her first mission, in Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil).
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 13
In the name of the commission, Father Rolando Gutiérrez reminded the delegates this was the time to share in a plenary session the lines of action of the respective continental groups.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 12
The Synthesis Commission presented its work, and time was allotted for commentary and amendments to the work. Father Daniel Pilario explained the manner in which the document was developed and described the steps that would be taken so that a Final Document is approved.
Visit to the Generalate of the Brothers of Charity in Rome
Fr. Joseph Agostino, CM, director of the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia (USA), visited Bro. Rene Stockman, Superior General of the the Brothers of Charity, and Venance Kapita, member of the Vincentian Family Retreat Task Force.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 11
After the excursion to Assisi yesterday (Sunday) and after celebrating the Eucharist this morning, the delegates gathered in the Merry Del Val Assembly Hall at 09:30 hours. The session began with the invocation of the Holy Spirit (in Indonesian). The moderator...
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 9
After the celebration of the Eucharist, the session began with the invocation of the Holy Spirit (in Chinese). Video presentation of the Province of the Philippines explaining the ministry of accompanying widows and orphans of individuals who have been extrajudicially...
The National Gathering of the Vincentian Family in Brazil Stressed the Importance of Seeking New Ways of Acting Together
The National Meeting of the Vincentian Family was held in Osasco (Brazil) from June 17 to 19 and included the participation of representatives from thirteen branches of the Vincentian Family.