Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. reflects on St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.: What went on inside this genuinely holy man?
Four Themes in the Spirituality of St. John Gabriel Perboyre
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On September 11, We Celebrate the Feast of Saint John Gabriel Perboyre, CM
The life story of Juan Gabriel Perboyre, C.M., born in a rural area of France in 1802 and martyred in China in 1840, from peasant to missionary, reveals a deeply personal story of discernment, perseverance, and faith.
The Twelve Pillars of Good Governance: A Vincentian Framework for Leadership and Mission
Good governance, seen through a Vincentian lens, is not mainly about structures or control. The Twelve Pillars of Good Governance, a fruit of the August 2026 CIF session in Paris, proposes leadership rooted in Christ, transparency, dialogue, communion, stewardship, formation, strategic vision, and missionary freedom in service of people living in poverty.
Passing On the Charism: New Forms of Leadership for the Vincentian Family
As religious congregations entrust more of their ministries to lay leadership, how can the Vincentian charism remain alive, creative, and faithful to the poor? A new report by Fr. Joe Agostino, C.M., explores the opportunities and challenges of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons and what they may mean for the future of the Vincentian Family.
Father Pierre-Marie Bos, CM, and the Dream that Became Christ the Redeemer of Rio de Janeiro
French Vincentian priest Father Pierre-Marie Bos (ordained 1858, in Brazil from 1859) first dreamed of placing a statue of Christ atop Rio’s Corcovado Mountain. His 1903 poem envisioned the Redeemer blessing the city. Though he died in 1916, his vision inspired the 1920–1931 campaign that built the iconic Christ the Redeemer, fulfilling his prophetic dream.
Daughters of Charity of Mary Immaculate: A Vincentian-Inspired Congregation Born Beside the Poor in Tacubaya
Founded in Mexico City by Mother Inés María Gasca Solórzano, the Daughters of Charity of Mary Immaculate grew from a small hospital for the poor into a religious congregation devoted to charity, health care, education, elder care, and mission. Their story reveals a clear Vincentian inspiration, a Marian heart, and a life of humble service.
On September 9, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Maria Euthymia Üffing
Blessed Maria Euthymia Üffing lived a life of quiet devotion, serving the sick and marginalized with deep compassion and unwavering faith. Her hidden acts of love, rooted in Eucharistic spirituality, led to her recognition as a model of holiness and her beatification by the Church.
Vincentian Churches Around the World 6 – Saint-Médard and the Chapel of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, Paris, France
For the Vincentian Family, Saint-Médard’s greatest importance comes from its relationship with Blessed Rosalie Rendu, Daughter of Charity and “apostle of the Mouffetard district.” Sent to the neighborhood as a young sister, she remained there for fifty-four years, serving a population marked by overcrowding, disease, unemployment and recurring political violence.
Contemplation: A Sheer Waste of Time
Vincentian Conference meetings are not meant to become mere business sessions. Accountability matters, but their deeper purpose is to help members grow in holiness, friendship, communion, and service. When Christ remains at the center, even practical matters can become part of the shared journey toward heaven.
