This brief history of the Congregation of the Mission by an anonymous author is the first known published account (1656).
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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.
Cultural Diversity in One Faith: St. Mary’s Parish, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 14, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Two videos about St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, located in Greensboro, NC and served by the Vincentian Family.
Fundraising for CM Senior Priests’ Health Care in Indonesia
by .famvin | Sep 21, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, News
An event was held in Surabaya, Indonesia to raise funds for the Congregation of the Mission senior priests’ health care.
100 years of the presence of the Congregation of the Mission in India
by Santiago Azcárate Gorri, C.M. | Jan 9, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Visitors of Spain had been invited to travel to India to celebrate the centenary of the arrival of the first missionaries of the Congregation from Spain.
A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | Dec 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections
Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.
New book from Fr. Jaison Ambadan, CM
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 2, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
A new book by Fr. Jaison Ambadan CM has been published and is available to the public. The title is: Spiritual Advancements in the Educational Perspective of Pastoral Community Development with Reference to Vincent de Paul and Thomas Aquinas.
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM: “We will continue to open new missions Ad Gentes in all countries where there is or will be need!”
by Elena Grazini | Oct 27, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
“On the occasion of World Mission Day 2022, I renew my resolution to send at least 1 percent of the members of the Congregation of the Mission, about 30 confreres a year, to the ‘missions ad gentes’ each year.”
Centenary Celebration of CM’s Presence in India and the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul at Janampet, Eluru
by Francis Joseph CM | Oct 1, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The feast of St. Vincent de Paul, the Founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Priests and Brothers) was solemnly celebrated on September 27th, (5.30 pm, at the Vincentian College, Janampet, Eluru).
St. Vincent and the Congregation of the Mission 1625-1660
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 18, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
In Vincent’s time, the poor were largely neglected, illiterate, and spiritually ignorant. The clergy were sadly inadequate. St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach to the country poor and to help reform the clergy.
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 6
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 24, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the sixth and final part of a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT...
Life of Felix DeAndreis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 22, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
A brief life of Father Felix deAndreis, C.M. (Slide presentation)
“Renewal of Vincentian Spirituality” Part 5
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 17, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the fifth in a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT Download PDF...