One hundred fifty Years seem so long but in the life of the Congregation of the Mission, it is relatively a drop in the bucket.
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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.
Towards the Fifth Centenary of the Congregation of the Mission
by Marlio Nasayó Liévano, c.m. | Feb 6, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Let us try to understand and appreciate the desires of St. Vincent de Paul regarding his “Little Company.”
The Congregation of the Mission: Revitalizing Our Identity
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 21, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Some preparatory materials are being provided ahead of the 2022 CM General Assembly, for reflection and sharing. One of the documents is “The identity of the CM at the beginning of its fifth centenary” by Vinícius Augusto Teixeira, CM.
Video Adaptation of 2014 Lenten Letter
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
VinFormation has put together a YouTube video presentation, of excerpts from the Superior General’s Lenten Letter set to classical music. Use it as a personal meditation or present it to a small or large group. View the video
“Now, that is radical!”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
"Radical" A Philippine Vincentian priest offers the following thoughts on the meaning of "radical" as part of his reflection on the Sunday gospel Matthew 5:17-37 ...I hope that the Sermon on the Mount (Mt. 5: 17-37) can guide us to that which is really radical. Beyond...
News of the Congregation of the Mission
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The January Issue of NUNTIA containing international news of the Congregation of the Mission is now available online. It marks the last issue of the current editor Juventino Castillero, CM. His duties will be assumed by Fr. Jorge Rodriguez of the Province of...
Serious conversation?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission
"Communications is not "the transmission of content" but rather "the reduction of distance." Pope Francis. These word of Pope Francis came to mind when reading "Serious Conversation? byTim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity in Australia. The...
Vincentian workshops in wise asset management
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Wise Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Grant-Writing - Father Gregory Gay, CM announces a series of workshops focusing on these three topics . "While the workshops are being sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, we want them to be open to participants...
“This Pope is reaching people”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
These are the words of the Provincial of the Lebanese Province of the CM who appears (unidentified) in a street interview in front of the "SuperPope" mural in Rome. Visit Yahoo for view the short video. PS Acting in record time for Rome the mural has been painted...
Saturday Study Hall – Congregation of the Mission
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation - Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...
Are vows, virtues still relevant?
by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection VOWS, VIRTUES AND RELEVANCE