We interviewed Fr. Joel Bernardo CM, executive director of the VSO, during a break in the General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission taking place in Rome
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Monsignor Vicente Bokalič Iglic CM to be Made Cardinal by Pope Francis on December 8
by Vincentian Family Office | October 9, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 0 Comments
The soon-to-be cardinal is known for his closeness to vulnerable communities and his commitment to Gospel values. During his episcopacy, he has worked tirelessly for social justice, the defense of human rights, and the formation of new generations of priests and committed laypeople.
Beatification of Ján Havlík, CM, Vincentian seminarian: to the Glory of the Altars
by Marlio Nasayó Liévano, CM | August 30, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 0 Comments
On August 31, 2024, the beatification of Ján Havlík, a seminarian of the Congregation of the Mission, will take place in Šaštin (Slovakia). The representative of the Holy Father will be Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
July 30: St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | July 30, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. was the great apostle to the Abyssinian people (today, the people of Eritrea and Ethiopia).
Pope Francis Appoints Monsignor Bokalic Iglic CM as Primate of Argentina
by Vincentian Family Office | July 25, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 0 Comments
The Holy See has announced the elevation of the Diocese of Santiago del Estero in Argentina to the rank of archdiocese, along with the appointment of its first archbishop, Monsignor Vicente Bokalic Iglic, C.M. This appointment includes the title of Primate of Argentina.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 5
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 6, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Today, Fr. Gregorio Bañaga, Visitor of the Province of the Philippines, was elected new Vicar-General, and he joyfully accepted this call.
Fr. Gregorio L. Bagaña Jr, CM, new Vicar-General of the Congregation of the Mission
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 5, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Gregorio Bañaga, CM, of the Philippine Province, was appointed the new Vicar General of the Congregation of the Mission.
Official Photos of the C.M. and D.C. Superior General
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 1, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Here you can download the official photos of Very. Rev. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., successor to St. Vincent de Paul.
What is Vincentian Collaboration?
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 25, 2016 | Collaboration, Congregation of the Mission, Year of 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
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 21, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
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
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 17, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
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...
New Curia of the Congregation of the Mission
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 15, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Day 12 of the General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission marked the final elections of the Assistants General and the presentation of these new members of the Congregation's general council or "curia." For those who may not be familiar, the curia of the...
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...