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After Three and a Half Weeks, the Synod 2018 Ended

by Celestino Fernández, C. M. | November 3, 2018 | Church, News | 0 Comments

"The Synod has been a good harvest and promises good wine." This sentence that Pope Francis pronounced on Sunday, October 28 at the Angelus, from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace and before thousands of pilgrims, summarizes the work, reflection and living for three...

This is the Layperson’s Hour – Pope Francis and Thomas Judge, C.M.

by John Freund, CM | October 20, 2018 | Formation, Pope, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments

Although he was somewhat controversial in his day, today the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission is proud of its son, Fr. Thomas Judge.

The Pope Video • The Mission of Religious

by Elizabeth Astridge | October 20, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

This month, the Pope asks us to not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary enthusiasm and let us pray that consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice. Pope Francis -...

Study finds a program that worX!

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | October 18, 2018 | Church, Formation, News | 0 Comments

Have you ever bothered to study the long term results of your youth and young adult program?

The Pope Video • The Future of the Very Young

by .famvin | Dec 7, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: The Future of the Very Young.

The Pope Video • Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Middle East

by .famvin | Nov 9, 2019 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Dialogue and Reconciliation in the Middle East.

Eight Things – Pope Francis, the Poor, Laudato Si

by John Freund, CM | Oct 11, 2019 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Pope, Reflections

Have I ever thought about the impact of climate change on those who will bear the first effects and brunt of changes?

A Stranger and you welcomed me – National Migration Week 2016

by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2016 | Church, News

A Stranger and You Welcomed Me - National Migration Week, January 3-9, 2016 In the Gospel of Matthew (25:35) Jesus tells his disciples, "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,...

Pope’s Christmas message

by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2015 | Church, News, Pope

Pope's Christmas message - Urbi et Orbi 25 December 2015 Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Christmas! Christ is born for us, let us rejoice in the day of our salvation! Let us open our hearts to receive the grace of this day, which is Christ himself. Jesus is the...

Encounter with Pope Francis at D.R.E.A.M. in Kenya

by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Pope

Jessica Werner, recently returned from visits to USA Vincentian Lay Missionary sites (Jimma and Bonga in Ethiopia and several sites in Kenya) writes of an encounter between an old friend of many missionaries with Pope Francis at the D.R.E.A.M. project of Sant'egidio...

DePaul President Dennis Holtschneider on important steps for the US Church

by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2015 | Church, News

As the American Bishops prepare to meet DePaul University President Dennis Holtschneider, CM offers some food for thought on some important steps for the United States church. The article appeared in America magazine under the title of Eight chances to strengthen the...

Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015

by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2015 | Church, Formation, News, Pope

Highlights from Pope Francis on World Mission Day 2015 The missionary dimension, which belongs to the very nature of the Church, is also intrinsic to all forms of consecrated life, and cannot be neglected without detracting from and disfiguring its charism. Being a...

Laudato Si’ invoked by CM Bishop

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 13, 2015 | Church, Congregation of the Mission, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses

Bishop Benjamin Romarosa, C.M., of Madagascar speaks of caring for our common home and Laudato Si' in a strongly worded letter to his own government. Madagascar, one of the planet’s poorest countries, has become a new Eldorado of the large international mining...

Pope Francis’ words and actions sound like St. Vincent

by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2015 | News, Pope

"Pope Francis' words and actions sound like St. Vincent". Words from Dr. Joann Heaney-Hunter of St. John's University as she reflects on her experience as a commentator for Time Warner Cable News during Pope Francis's visit. In the homily at the St. John's University...