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Congregation of the Mission 400th Jubilee Videos
by Famvin Media Resources | February 14, 2025 | 400th anniversary Jubilee, Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
Watch two video messages: from Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, and from Mark McGreevy, OBE.
On February 12 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Ján Havlík
by .famvin | February 11, 2025 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Saints and Blessed of the Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Ján Havlík was a Slovak seminarian who, despite communist persecution in Czechoslovakia, remained steadfast in his faith and endured imprisonment, torture, and forced labor in uranium mines. His martyrdom was recognized by the Church, and in 2024, he was beatified as a testament to resilience and fidelity to his religious vocation.
Solidarity Microprojects 2024: Transforming Lives Worldwide
by .famvin | January 31, 2025 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Solidarity Office presents its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting 16 microprojects that have improved the quality of life for vulnerable communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. These efforts, supported by committed donor provinces, have been a beacon of hope for many.
Congregation of the Mission: Finding Christ in the Poor (video)
by Famvin Media Resources | January 24, 2025 | 400th anniversary Jubilee, Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media | 0 Comments
This year we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission. This video explains the Mission and is an invitation to come and follow Christ in the poor.

On February 12 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Ján Havlík
by .famvin | Feb 11, 2025 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Saints and Blessed of the Vincentian Family
Ján Havlík was a Slovak seminarian who, despite communist persecution in Czechoslovakia, remained steadfast in his faith and endured imprisonment, torture, and forced labor in uranium mines. His martyrdom was recognized by the Church, and in 2024, he was beatified as a testament to resilience and fidelity to his religious vocation.

Solidarity Microprojects 2024: Transforming Lives Worldwide
by .famvin | Jan 31, 2025 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The Vincentian Solidarity Office presents its 2024 Annual Report, highlighting 16 microprojects that have improved the quality of life for vulnerable communities in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. These efforts, supported by committed donor provinces, have been a beacon of hope for many.

Congregation of the Mission: Finding Christ in the Poor (video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 24, 2025 | 400th anniversary Jubilee, Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media
This year we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission. This video explains the Mission and is an invitation to come and follow Christ in the poor.
“Conversations with Confreres” Video
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 19, 2025 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Fr. Dan Thiess, C.M., has spent most of his time in ministry working directly with the poor. In this video, he talks about how he came to choose the path of a Vincentian priest and about how Jesus is present in the poor.
400 Years Serving the Poor: the Congregation of the Mission (video)
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 12, 2025 | 400th anniversary Jubilee, Congregation of the Mission, Formation
“On the occasion… of the 400th anniversary of our foundation, we present this video as we renew our commitment to live in service of those most in need ” – Congregatio Missionis YouTube Channel
National Moderator of the Vincentian Family in Poland dies unexpectedly on New Year’s Eve
by Tomasz Zieliński | Jan 3, 2025 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Vincentian Family
Few hours before the New Year tragic news arrived from Kraków, Poland. On the evening of December 31, provided with the Holy Sacraments, died in the hospital Fr. JERZY GÓRNY, C.M., National Moderator of the Vincentian Family in Poland, lecturer in spirituality and...
Monsignor Vicente Bokalič Iglic CM to be Made Cardinal by Pope Francis on December 8
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 9, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The soon-to-be cardinal is known for his closeness to vulnerable communities and his commitment to Gospel values. During his episcopacy, he has worked tirelessly for social justice, the defense of human rights, and the formation of new generations of priests and committed laypeople.
Beatification of Ján Havlík, CM, Vincentian seminarian: to the Glory of the Altars
by Marlio Nasayó Liévano, CM | Aug 30, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
On August 31, 2024, the beatification of Ján Havlík, a seminarian of the Congregation of the Mission, will take place in Šaštin (Slovakia). The representative of the Holy Father will be Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
July 30: St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 30, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media
St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. was the great apostle to the Abyssinian people (today, the people of Eritrea and Ethiopia).
Pope Francis Appoints Monsignor Bokalic Iglic CM as Primate of Argentina
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 25, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The Holy See has announced the elevation of the Diocese of Santiago del Estero in Argentina to the rank of archdiocese, along with the appointment of its first archbishop, Monsignor Vicente Bokalic Iglic, C.M. This appointment includes the title of Primate of Argentina.
Hands for Bread: On the Road to the 2025 Jubilee of the Congregation of the Mission
by Salvatore Farì, CM | Jul 21, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
This spiritual guide, written by the Director of the Office of Communication of the Congregation of the Mission, explores the meaning of hope, solidarity and Christian mission in helping the poor.
Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Getahun Fanta Shikune CM as Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte (Ethiopia)
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 19, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The Vicariate of Nekemte became vacant when Pope Francis appointed Bishop Varghese Thottamkara, CM, the former Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte, as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Balasore in India on May 10, 2023.