The feast of St. Vincent de Paul, the Founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Priests and Brothers) was solemnly celebrated on September 27th, (5.30 pm, at the Vincentian College, Janampet, Eluru).
Congregation of the Mission
St. Vincent and the Congregation of the Mission 1625-1660
In Vincent’s time, the poor were largely neglected, illiterate, and spiritually ignorant. The clergy were sadly inadequate. St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach to the country poor and to help reform the clergy.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 6
This is the sixth and final part of a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian...
XVII CIF Meeting for Members of the Congregation of the Mission
Members of the Congregation of the Mission from all over the world will gather for the traditional meeting of ongoing formation on Vincentian Heritage.
August 2: Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
Known as “El Pelé,” Bl. Ceferino gave his life to defend a priest during the Spanish Civil War.
July 26: Felix de Andreis, C.M., Joseph Rosati, C.M., and Companions Arrive in Baltimore
Watch a video about the first Vincentian Missionaries in the U.S., based on letters of Felix De Andreis, C.M.
Meeting of the Visitors and Vice-Visitors of the Congregation of the Mission
From June 22 to July 8 the Visitors and Vice-Visitors of the Congregation of the Mission from the four corners of the world have gathered in the Philippines
A Vincentian Brother Reflects on his Life, Ministry, and Community
To give the younger generation a chance to find out what the vocation of a Brother is all about, Brother Martin Schneider, C.M. graciously granted an interview in which he talks about his life, vocation, and ministry.
May 17, 1658: St. Vincent Gives Rules to the Congregation of the Mission
The Common Rules and the Constitutions of the Congregation of the Mission were printed in 1658 and Vincent distributed copies to the missionaries at an emotional ceremony on the 17th of May.
Reclaiming the Memory of Fr. Mariano Díez Tobar, CM, the Genius That Made Cinema Possible
It turns out that the cradle of the cinematograph is neither France nor the United States, but Spain. And the genius who contributed to the birth of motion pictures was a Vincentian priest, Fr. Mariano Díez Tobar, CM.
Vincentian Cattle Herd Breeding Project, Costa Rica
A cattle breeding project sponsored by the Vincentian Solidarity Office, is an example of systemic change for the improvement of the pastoral care of parishioners at the various mission stations, and the betterment of the lives of the “campesinos,” peasants.
Vincentian Seminarians Walk in the Footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul
After a day spent going to class, studying, or engaged in service, 12 St. John’s University students—who commit themselves to discerning their vocations and joining the Congregation of the Mission—gather for Mass at Miraculous Medal House. Located a short distance...
