Today, July 2, 2022, Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, was re-elected Superior General for a new term of 6 years.
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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 1
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 2, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
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.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, June 30
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 1, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
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.
CM General Assembly News #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 28, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
On Monday, June 27, the 42nd General Assembly began on the campus of DePaul University in Chicago, the first General Assembly outside of Europe — as well as your scribe’s first. The morning began with mass at the most beautiful church in Chicago — St. Vincent de Paul...
Official Website and Social Networks of the upcoming C.M. General Assembly
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 15, 2016 | Announcements, Congregation of the Mission, News
Father Gregory Gay has just announced the web and social networks where you can follow the next General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission. Rome, 14 June 2016 Dear Confreres, May the grace of Jesus Christ accompany us during this final stage of preparation...
Update on tragedy in Nigeria
by John Freund, CM | Feb 27, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission
Fr. Joachin U. Nwaorgu, CM Provincial Secretary writes.. While we mourn the death of the other six brothers, we still remain thankful to God that the injured are doing well. So far six of them have been discharged from the hospital while the other five yet to be...
6 seminarians killed in Nigeria
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The Provincial Secretary, Nigeria wrote to the Superior General with the sad news that six seminarians were killed in Nigeria.
Refugees – a battle of values
by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2016 | Announcements, Congregation of the Mission, News
The battle of values of fear and solidarity will be addressed in an international workshop: "Religious and Migration in the 21st Century: Perspectives, Response and Challenges." Sponsored in part by the Congregation of the Mission, this workshop is aimed at bringing...
January 25: Foundation of the Congregation of the Mission
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission
On January 25 we celebrate the Foundation of the Congregation of the Mission. In celebration of the anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, we present a new SlideShare presentation based on an essay by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on Saint Vincent...
Fr. McCullen – Biography and his personal epilogue
by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2015 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Father McCullen was born in 1926 in Drogheda, Ireland. He entered the Congregation in 1945 after studying at St. Patrick’s College, Armagh, Northern Ireland. Prior to that he had studied at the National Seminary in Maynooth. In 1948, he earned (with honors) a...
+ Fr. Richard McCullen, CM
by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2015 | Congregation of the Mission, News
We just received word that former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission Richard McCullen, CM died peacefully in his sleep. From the Curia of the Congregation... "Father McCullen passed away very peacefully at 6 a.m. this morning. The Visitor had called...
Vincentian Convictions and Gestures with regard to Mercy
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2015 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections
Vincentian Convictions and Gestures with regard to Mercy By: Father José Antonio González P. CM Pope Francis, with the publication of the Bull, Misericordiae Vultus, has called us to live the Jubilee of Mercy. The Pope tells us that the jubilee is a special...