Father Giuseppe Guerra spoke about the Saints of the Vincentian Family. The delegates had an opportunity to ask questions in order to satisfy their concerns about this theme of the Saints and Blessed of the Congregation.
Congregation of the Mission
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, June 30
We began the day with the celebration of the Eucharist (French) during which we remembered the first martyrs of the Church of Rome. Fr. Giuseppe Turati presented an overall vision of the Congregation of the Mission … data that points out a changing reality.
Interview with Fr. Mark Pranaitis CM, Executive Director of VIMS
During a break in the General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission currently taking place in Rome, we had the opportunity to speak briefly with Fr. Mark Pranaitis CM, Executive Director of Vincentian International Mission Services.
The Impact of Vincentians on the Early American Church: Bishop John Timon, CM
.famvin reminds us of the early impact of Vincentians in New York with articles such as “Life and Legacy of John Timon, C.M., First Bishop of Buffalo, New York.” Fast forward to now and the following article in The Buffalo News, “Remembering Buffalo’s first Catholic...
Feast of St. Francis Regis Clet: February 18
Tomorrow is the feast day of one of our Vincentian Saints, Saint Francis Regis Clet, C.M. He was canonized by Pope Saint John Paul II in 2000. Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M., writes: His friends described him as filled with tenderness and compassion. He lived a long, full...
Christmas Greeting from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General
We invite you to watch the Christmas greeting of Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., Superior General, and the Assistants General of the Congregation of the Mission. "The Incarnation happens every day, every hour... and it is happening here and now, every time a new human being...
Nigerian Perspective on the Ongoing Formation Program
September 9 – November 4, 2016 I am Fr. Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie, CM from the province of Nigeria. After my ordination in August 2013, I was sent to Chad International Mission. However, I had to spend about five months in Cameroon to learn French before resuming my...
The Congregation of the Mission During the French Revolution
A brief 10-slide portrayal of the situation of the Congregation of the Mission during a time of severe crisis: the French Revolution.
Official Photos of the C.M. and D.C. Superior General
Here you can download the official photos of Very. Rev. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., successor to St. Vincent de Paul.
What is Vincentian Collaboration?
This informative and challenging video was presented at the 2016 General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission. https://youtu.be/a2TX9_EBmuk What is Vincentian Collaboration? Narrator: Vincentian Collaboration is nothing new. Its roots go back to Vincent, Louise...
Françoise Marguérite De Silly: Herstory continues
Vincentian Herstory is the history of the women who responded to the promptings of the Spirit that we now call the Vincentian charism. Recounting the history of the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission, Australian Tim Williams, C.M., wrote It was not long...
Superior General’s Homily: Closing Mass of AG2016CM
Although specifically directed to the members of the General Assembly, Fr. Mavrič's homily has thoughts for the whole Vincentian Family. The video of the homily in its original Spanish follows the text. After a long and intensive preparatory road leading us to the 42...
