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The Beautiful Prayer of Pope Francis for the Workers of Akamasoa
by Andrés Felipe Rojas Saavedra, CM | September 17, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
The Pope met the workers of Akamasoa, the “City of Friendship,” and prayed for them all.
175 Years of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy Celebrated Worldwide
by Javier F. Chento | September 16, 2019 | Brothers CMM, News | 0 Comments
The 175-year Jubilee of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy (CMM) was celebrated with various activities.
“I’ve called you friends…” (Jn 15:15): at “The Charity” of Turin, We Call Ourselves Friends
by Vincentian Family Office | September 16, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
In Turin, there is a small Vincentian Center “for and with” the homeless…”Saint Louise House.” It is also called simply “Charity.”
Spreading the Word About the “13 Houses” Among Vincentians in Brazil
by Javier F. Chento | September 15, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Ada Ferreira, the volunteer ambassador from Brazil, hasn’t missed a chance to encourage Vincentians to join the Alliance and the “13 Houses” Campaign.
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Pilgrimage with Mary – On the 190th Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Blessed Mother to Saint Catherine Labouré
by Elena Grazini | Nov 9, 2020 | News
On Wednesday, November 11th, the Holy Father will bless the sacred image of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal in the Vatican on the occasion of the 190th anniversary of the apparitions to Saint Catherine Labouré.
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Interview with Brother Lawrence Obiko, Superior General of the Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 9, 2020 | News
As a Congregation, we are currently present in The Netherlands, Belgium, Indonesia, Timor Leste, Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, and Brazil.
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Eliminating Violence Against Women – How Can We Be Purveyors Of Hope?
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Nov 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is followed by 16 days of action to end violence against women.
March Madness – “Papal moments” version
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2014 | Pope
Who would have thought of creating a tournament based on choosing the most highly rated moments during Pope Francis' first year? Why the folks at Busted Halo! Just in time for Pope Francis’ one year anniversary as pope and the madness of march, we (the folks at Busted...
World Youth Day 2016 – Vincentian Youth Meeting
by Tomasz Zieliński | Mar 7, 2014 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
The official dates of 2016 World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland were announced today, March 7, during the press conference of Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, Archbishop of Krakow and Bishop Damian Muskus OFM, head of the organization committee. Main events of WYD will start...
Mama Around the Globe
by John Freund, CM | Mar 2, 2014 | News
As we celebrate Women’s History Month it might be worth a visit to the International Museum of Women for their insights into “MAMA – Motherhood around the Globe”
Pope’s constant refrain – is it ours?
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2014 | Evangelization, Pope
A number of writers have noted a common theme in much of what Pope Francis says and does. The article captures it nicely. "Pope Francis' constant refrain: 'Go forth,' evangelize, help the poor", Especially for those who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise,...
Cardinal – Vatican questionnaire reveals suffering
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2014 | Church
The responses to the Vatican questionnaire about on family life reflect a great amount of suffering around the world, the general secretary of the synod has said in an article in the Catholic Herald. As of February 19, about 80 per cent of the world’s bishops’...
Pope uses smart phone to urge Unity
by John Freund, CM | Feb 21, 2014 | Pope, Technology: Issues and Uses
In an unusually informal video made on a smartphone held by a Pentecostal pastor, Pope Francis called on all Christians to set aside their differences, explaining his “longing” for Christian unity. The seven-minute video, which was posted on YouTube, was made during a...
Gail Rieth – 7th Anniversary
by John Freund, CM | Feb 20, 2014 | News
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the untimely death of an early collaborator in various FamVin projects. Sr. Gail Rieth RSM had just hit her stride in developing formation resources for FamVin when, still in her 50's, she was hit by a perfect storm of health...
Assessment of UN critique of Vatican
by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2014 | Church, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Fr Thomas Reese SJ offers an assessment of the UN committee report on the Rights of the Child in his blog. Fr Reese writes: The UN committee report on the Vatican's role in sexual abuse was a missed opportunity. It could have played an important role in improving the...
Childrens App – Pope Francis Comics
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2014 | Pope
The success of a kids’ comic book about Pope Francis has prompted its Italian publisher to turn it into an app for the English-speaking world according to a CNS Blog. Called “Pope Francis Comics,” the app offers a kid-friendly mini-bio of the Argentine pontiff and 13...