Bishop Andrew Bellisario, a Vincentian missionary and the Archbishop of Anchorage-Juneau in Alaska, shared with us some reflections on the theme of this Assembly: revitalize our identity at the beginning of the fifth centenary of the Congregation of the Mission.
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St. Vincent’s Founding Signature: Celebrating 399 Years of the Congregation of the Mission
by .famvin | April 21, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 0 Comments
On April 17, 2024, we, the Congregation of the Mission, celebrated 399 years of uninterrupted commitment and unconditional love for our neighbour, especially for those most in need.
The history of the Congregation of the Mission began on April 17, 399 years ago
by Felipe Andrés Rojas, CM | April 17, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 1 Comment
The Congregation of the Mission, from a humble beginning in the de Gondi house, would expand to touch countless lives.
Vincentian seminarians in Tanzania ‘making room for God’ despite lack of space
by Francesca Merlo | April 4, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 0 Comments
The seminarians in Morogoro, Tanzania, make use of what they have to complete their journey of faith, as they follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul with compassion and generosity.
Living Lent in the “School of the Poor”
by Girolamo Grammatico | March 3, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Reflections | 0 Comments
“Vincentian Lent” invites us to an inner journey of questions and reflections, placing humility and the preferential option for the poor at the center.
General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission: June 27 – photo gallery
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 28, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The 43rd General Assembly of the Congreagtion of the Mission officially started this Monday with the opening led by our Superior General, Fr. Tomaz Mavric CM.
Opening Eucharistic Celebration of the XLIII General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 28, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
At noon (Rome time) the XLIII General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission was formally begun. You can view the Eucharistic celebration here.
Interview with Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, held in 2013
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 14, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
In the magazine Vincentiana, No. 4 of 2013, appeared an interview with Fr. Tomaz Mavric, CM, then Visitor of the Vice-Province of Saints Cyril and Methodius, who has been elected Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission last week. For those who are...
Homily of Fr. Mavrič at the Vincentian Family Mass
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 13, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Vincentian Family
Rev. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M. 24th Successor to Saint Vincent de Paul Homily, July 10, 2016 https://youtu.be/cNhozEvQBXA It is with great joy and thankfulness to God that I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all the members of the different branches of the...
Vincentian Family Mass in Chicago
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 13, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Vincentian Family
Members of the General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, meeting in Chicago, joined the parishioners of St. Vincent de Paul parish and the Vincentian Family of Chicago in the celebration of Sunday Mass. Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, new Superior General of the...
CM General Assembly News, Day 13 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 11, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Day 13, July 9: Sweet Home Chicago After prayer, the assembly began as usual with the prayer for the assembly and the approval of the minutes. The Synthesis and Redaction Committee then presented the first draft of the final document. While waiting for copies of the...
CM General Assembly News, Day 12 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 10, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Day 12, July 8: After approving the minutes, the assembly watched a short video from the seminarians of Colombia. They then began the election of the assistants general. The first assistant elected was Aaron Gutierrez. He is 65 years old, the visitor of Mexico, a...
CM General Assembly News, Day 10 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 7, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Day 10, July 6: Solidarity The day began with mass celebrated by Fr. Tomaz with the main concelebrants being Michael Talapkanych, the other delegate from the vice-province of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, and Paul Roche of Ireland, the former vice-provincial. In his first...
CM General Assembly News, Day 06 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 4, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Day 6, July 2: Discerning Hearts After approving the minutes, Guiseppe Turati, the Secretary General, gave a report on the statistical data of the Congregation. Members total 3,187, a 3 percent decrease from the last assembly, yet new vocations equal those who have...
CM General Assembly News, Day 05 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 4, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Day 5, July 1 Family Values After the usual greetings of the day and the approval of the minutes, the assembly heard from John Rybolt, who announced the completion of the history of the Congregation and a commemorative volume that will be given to each province. Joe...
The Family in Collaborative Action
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 3, 2016 | Collaboration, Congregation of the Mission, News
This video of collaboration in the C.M. Province of Sts. Cyrille and Methodius (Ukraine, Belarus and Russia) was shown at the General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission. https://youtu.be/AUSxdgifvd4