We began this week with much hope and enthusiasm. We gathered in the chapel for personal prayer and for the celebration of the Eucharist. After breakfast, we gathered in the Assembly Hall to begin our work.
Congregation of the Mission
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.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 3
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 3, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the third in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by...
Chronicle of the re-election of the Superior General, July 2
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 2, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
After the distribution of ballots and a brief pause, the delegates wrote the name of the individual they felt best suited for said position.
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
CM General Assembly News, Day 04 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 2, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Back to Hogwarts We returned to Cortelyou Commons, our regular meeting space, this morning. Thanks to Fr. Dennis Holtschneider and DePaul, the problem with the generator was fixed during the night. Hogwarts, you ask? Yesterday, when saying where we would be meeting, a...
CM General Assembly News, Day 03 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 1, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Let There Be Light We began today with Fr. Greg speaking to the Assembly and all of the confreres in his last major address as Superior General. He thanked God for the blessings of the past 12 years and that he had much hope for the Congregation. As we celebrate 400...
CM General Assembly News, Day 02 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 29, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The delegates all came back for the second day of the assembly. After going through some logistics and the minutes from yesterday, Joe Agostino, the chair of the Preparatory Commission and international coordinator of the Vincentian Family Office, spoke about the...
Go Forth! #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 29, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Homily of G. Gregory Gay, C.M., Monday, June 27, 2016, General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission Readings: Amos 2:6-10, 13-16 Matthew 8:18-22 For these past twelve years as superior general, I have spoken with you on many different occasions. Each year I...