From April 28 to 30, 2025, the Congregation of the Mission is celebrating a special Triduum in Paris to mark the Jubilee of its 400th anniversary.
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The Hour of Evangelical Courage: Facing the Election of the Next Pope
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re’s homily at Pope Francis’ funeral, delivered in a crowded and sorrowful St. Peter’s Square, was not merely a eulogy for an exceptional Pontiff. In a deeper sense, it was a serene and firm gaze upon the legacy left behind, and a silent meditation on the challenges now weighing upon the Church, which will soon elect a new Successor of Peter.
A Pilgrim of Hope: Special Issue of Famvin Newsletter Honoring Pope Francis
This special issue of the Vincentian Family Bulletin honors the life and legacy of Pope Francis, highlighting his deep connection with the Vincentian charism and his tireless service to the poor. It offers reflections, key documents, and encounters that celebrate his impact on the Church and the world.
In Memoriam: Message from the President of the Executive Board of the International Vincentian Family After the Death of Pope Francis
Following the death of Pope Francis, the President of the Executive Board of the International Vincentian Family, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., shares a message of gratitude and reflection. The Pope, who inspired the Vincentian Family with his example of faith, humility, and service, continues to guide us through his legacy. An invitation to follow his vision of a Church that is open and close to the most vulnerable.
An Easter Season Message
The season of Easter, of Spring, of hope and renewal has finally arrived – and just in time.
Pope Francis (1936–2025): A Shepherd for the Poor and a Prophet for Our Time
Pope Francis passed away today, Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, after being hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome and spending several weeks in recovery at his residence. His health was delicate, and unfortunately, he did not respond to treatment.
A .famvin Triduum
Triduum is important. It’s the center of the Church year and marks the center of our Vincentian lives too. Creativity needs time to re-center itself as well.
Faces of Charity: A Global Tapestry of Vincentian Hope (video)
Presented at the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family in Rome (November 2024), the video “Faces of Charity” brings to life eleven real stories of service from around the globe. These testimonies reveal the everyday courage and creativity of Vincentian communities committed to the poor, weaving a powerful narrative of hope, dignity, and transformative love.
Venerable Father Peter Joseph Triest: A Step Closer to Canonization
On Monday, April 14, 2025, Pope Francis recognized and promulgated the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Peter Joseph Triest, and from now on we may call him “Venerable”.
Jubilee Pilgrimage of the Congregation of the Mission to the Shrine of Aparecida (Brazil) on the Occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the Little Company
The Congregation of the Mission in Brazil went on pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Conception Aparecida, March 28-30, 2025, to thank God the Father, through Mother Aparecida, for the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the Congregation of the Mission.
The Sisters of Charity of Jeanne Antide Thouret in Timișoara, Romania
Sister Lucica helps us open our hearts to young people, the elderly, families, men and women in serious existential hardship, in response to the appeal of the bishop of Timișoara, a diocese on the borders with Serbia and Hungary.
The Diocesan Process for the Beatification of the Servant of God Janez Ivan Strašek, C.M., Has Been Concluded in Zagreb
The diocesan process for the beatification of the Servant of God Janez Strašek, C.M. was concluded in Zagreb. The final session saw the moving participation of the Vincentian Family, gathered to pay homage to this witness of charity and fidelity to the Gospel.
