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September 27: Share the Journey

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | August 5, 2017 | Announcements, News, Pope | 0 Comments

Pope Francis is being joined by bishops around the world in launching a global campaign to support our brothers and sisters who have fled their homes seeking a decent and safe life for their families. This historic campaign, “Share the Journey” will respond to some of...

Even Pope Francis Has To Deal With Complainers

by Elizabeth Astridge | July 29, 2017 | Church, Formation, Pope, Reflections | 0 Comments

I have noticed recently that my 4-year-old is starting to master the art of complaining in a particular type of whine format. “No mama, I wanted to do that” or “I don’t want to do thaaaat” or “I want to stay heeeeere” are some of the most frequent complaints. I find...

The Pope Video: Those Distant from the Christian Faith

by Elizabeth Astridge | July 8, 2017 | Church, News, Pope | 0 Comments

Those Distant from the Christian Faith, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Tuesday, July 4. We all know someone close to us who has grown distant from the faith. Let us help them to live the joy of Jesus and pray with the...

Pope Francis Met Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General

by Javier F. Chento | June 21, 2017 | News, Pope | 2 Comments

On Monday, June 19, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, as well as President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, had a meeting with Pope Francis, in a private audience at the Vatican....

A Letter from Pope Francis to the Whole Vincentian Family, at the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul!

by Javier F. Chento | Sep 27, 2017 | Formation, News, Pope

Pope Francis offers us a few words on the main feast of the whole Vincentian Family! On the occasion of the...

The Pope Video: Parishes

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 16, 2017 | Formation, Pope

How are Vincentian Parishes doing? https://youtu.be/4fllasWmJEE

Pope’s message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees is released

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 22, 2017 | News, Pope

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis' message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees was released by the Vatican on...

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...

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...

Holy Year of Mercy – Count the ways communicating Divine Mercy

by John Freund, CM | Apr 9, 2015 | Church, News, Pope

Holy Year of Mercy – Count the ways communicating Divine Mercy

World Youth Day message: “Have the courage to be happy”

by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2015 | Pope

Pope Francis has told young people to “have the courage to be happy” in his Message for the 30th World Youth Day, which will be celebrated in dioceses around the world on Palm Sunday.

Pope Shares Laughter with special needs teens

by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2015 | Pope

Pope Francis virtually joined seven young people with disabilities and special needs in his second Google Hangout as pontiff, sharing jokes, advice and encouragement.