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September 11: St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. – Early Years, Influence of Family and Friends
See a presentation that shows how Saint John Gabriel Perboyre was formed and influenced by his family and the people around him, and take a video tour of Perboyre’s birthplace in France, featuring interviews with the descendants of his family.
Congregation of the Mission Martyrs of the French Revolution (September 2)
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, Blessed Jean-Henri Gruyer, Blessed Pierre-René Rogue, Blessed Jean-Charles Caron, and Blessed Nicolas Colin were martyred along with many others during the French Revolution on September 2 and 3, 1792 after they refused to take an oath that would have placed them under the authority of the state.
Devotion to St. Justin de Jacobis in Eritrea and Ethiopia
St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M. (feast day: July 30) faced and overcame many challenges and hardships. His humility, goodness, and charity inspired vocations to the priesthood and converted many others in 19th century Abyssinia.
July 9: Feast of St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
July 9 is the feast day of one of our Vincentian Saints, Saint Francis Regis Clet, C.M. He was canonized by Pope Saint John Paul II in 2000.
Spotlight On Vincentian Mission in Papua New Guinea
From Papua New Guinea, Fr. Neil Lam, CM reminds us that while preaching the Gospel is his mission, it means little if he cannot also feed his people and quench their thirst.
Cardinal Vicente Bokalic Iglic, CM: a Vincentian at the Conclave
Cardinal Vicente Bokalic Iglic, C.M., born in Lanús, Buenos Aires, is a prelate, named a cardinal by Pope Francis on December 7, 2024, receiving the title of Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria Maddalena in Campo Marzio. Known for his commitment to social justice and pastoral care for vulnerable communities, his episcopal motto is “He sent me to evangelize the poor”.
Paris Marks 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission
More than 20 Bishops and 150 Confrères gathered to Celebrate the Jubilee of the Congregation Founded by St. Vincent de Paul. The celebration took place at the Maison Mère, the spiritual heart of the Vincentian mission.
Triduum in Paris Celebrating the Jubilee of the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission: May 1
On the third and final day of the Triduum celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission, missionaries gathered in Gannes-Folleville—the sacred site of Saint Vincent de Paul’s first sermon and the birthplace of the Vincentian charism.
Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, CM: a Vincentian at the Conclave
Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, an Ethiopian prelate, has worked tirelessly to advance the Church’s mission in Africa, especially in its most challenging environments. His deep faith, commitment to peace, and focus on the pastoral needs of his people make him a respected voice within the Church. His theological outlook, rooted in the Vincentian spirit, emphasizes human dignity and social justice.
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 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.
The Congregation of the Mission and its Role at the United Nations: Challenges on the Occasion of its 400th Anniversary
The Congregation of the Mission is working at the UN to promote social justice, human rights and the dignity of the poorest, participating in global debates and policies. Its goals include strengthening its advocacy, training leaders and consolidating support networks to enhance its impact on international decision-making.