Congregation of the Mission – FAQ’s
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Doing theology in a garbage dump
Daniel Franklin E. Pilario, C.M. writes”…on weekends, I help my Vincentian confreres in their parish in Payatas, the biggest garbage dump in Manila. … I was invited there to help in giving pastoral care – celebrate Masses or bless the dead, give seminars, meet people. Later, I began to realize that it was not mainly I who was helping. It was in fact they who were helping me make sense of my theology. But that is going ahead of the story.”
Fr. Foley – Refections on the UN General Assembly
Father Joe Foley, CM NGO representative at the UN offer his summary and reflections of the The United Nations General Assembly – Session 69
“This Pope is reaching people”
These are the words of the Provincial of the Lebanese Province of the CM who appears (unidentified) in a street interview in front of the "SuperPope" mural in Rome. Visit Yahoo for view the short video. PS Acting in record time for Rome the mural has been painted...
Saturday Study Hall – Congregation of the Mission
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation - Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...
Are vows, virtues still relevant?
Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection VOWS, VIRTUES AND RELEVANCE
+ Father Jack McKenna, CM
With great sadness and loss I just learned that Fr. Jack McKenna, CM died peacefully last night in the Hospice unit of Calvary Hospital. May he rejoice in the arms of his God and those of his family and friends who welcomed him. He will be missed by his loved ones,...
Advent – Vincentian Spirit
Finding the True Spirit of Advent in the Charism of St. Vincent Sometimes, Christmas preparations can feel more like a burden than a blessing. There are the must-do chores of writing gift lists, cleaning the home and planning meals. Hours of shopping and wrapping can...
Adamson U continues coordinating typhoon aid
The Vincentian Family in the Philippines, continues to update its aid coordination efforts via Twitter. For the initial description of its efforts ... Adamson University, through the Integrated Community Extension Services (ICES), is launching the AdU Charity...
Lady of Charity and CM co-founders
Vincentian Father John Gowan and Lady of Charity Margaret Aylward assisted in the founding of the Congregation of the Holy Faith Sisters. … Margaret Aylward wrote that it was he who was largely responsible for the idea of opening schools for the ‘most abandoned and...
Vincentian History – Pre-publication pricing
For the first time, modern readers have a thoroughly-researched History of the Congregation of the Mission based on original documents and the studies of numerous scholars, past and present. John Rybolt, CM, noted Vincentian scholar, tells the story of the...
Breakthrough Vincentian History Project
Introducing a six-volume series that tells the story of the Congregation of the Mission; Vincentian priests and brothers who have worked to improve others’ spiritual and material welfare for almost four centuries. For the first time, modern readers have a...
