Congregation of the Mission
Congregation of the Mission: A video by Father Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | January 22, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
In this video Father Luigi Mezzadri, CM, Vincentian historian, recounts the context surrounding the life of St. Vincent de Paul and his inspiration to establish the Congregation of the Mission.
The Congregation of the Mission’s Ministry to Form the Clergy
by Famvin Media Resources | January 17, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
St. Vincent soon realized that the fruit of the popular missions would quickly vanish unless there were good priests to continue conducting them; so, he makes seminary work a part of the purpose of his Congregation.
Finding Folleville
by Famvin Media Resources | January 15, 2021 | Formation | 0 Comments
On January 25 we commemorate a transformative moment in the life of St. Vincent. Inspired by this, may we each “find our own Folleville”.
Video: Virtual Event in Celebration of World Cities Day
by Jim Claffey | November 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
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5 Faces of Justin de Jacobis
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 25, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Feast Day: July 30 Long after Justin’s death, Cardinal Massaia, who had ordained him, stated: After 35 years I can...
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Vincentian Footprints in China
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 9, 2021 | Formation
Presentation based on an article by Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D. for the Vincentian Heritage Journal. [slideshare...
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St. Francis Regis Clet – Feast Day: July 9
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 4, 2021 | Formation
Learn about St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M. and his Vincentian mission in China around the turn of the 18th-19th centuries, in this presentation.
The Congregation of the Mission During the French Revolution
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 4, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
A brief 10-slide portrayal of the situation of the Congregation of the Mission during a time of severe crisis: the French Revolution.
St. Justin de Jacobis: The Art of Dialogue
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2016 | Formation
Father Robert Maloney, C.M., writes: More than a century before the word “inculturation” became popular, Justin [St. Justin de Jacobis] was a master of the art. He said to his listeners: “...if anyone should question you: ‘Who is this stranger?’, answer: ‘He is a...
New Video “Journey of Faith: The History of the Vincentians in the United States”
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 24, 2016 | Formation
A new documentary, “Journey of Faith: The History of the Vincentians in the United States”, was produced by Anthony F. Kuzia, C.M., and Marian A. O’Brien who wanted to expand on the story of the first Vincentian Missionaries in the U.S., particularly to include some first person commentary by the missionaries themselves.
Vincentian Pioneers in America (U.S.): 200th Anniversary
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 22, 2016 | Formation
Learn more about the origins of the Vincentians in the United States, and their founding superior, Fr. Felix de Andreis, in this SlideShare presentation.
Leo Raymond de Neckère, C.M., first bishop of New Orleans
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 24, 2016 | Formation
Leo Raymond de Neckère, C.M., was one of the pioneers of the Vincentians in the United States. Born in Belgium and completing his studies at the Seminary at the Barrens, he was ordained October 13, 1822. According to our Vincentian Calendar, today, June 24, marks the anniversary of his consecration as Bishop of New Orleans.
This Week in Vincentian History
by Famvin Media Resources | May 13, 2016 | Formation
Find out what was happening in North America during this week of May in 1849, 1878, and 1888.
Life and Legacy of John Timon, C.M., First Bishop of Buffalo, New York
by .famvin | Apr 17, 2016 | Formation
April 16 marked the anniversary of the death of Bishop John Timon, C.M., first bishop of Buffalo, New York and first provincial superior of the American province of the Congregation of the Mission. Throughout the 400-year history of the Vincentian Family, we find so...
First Establishment of the Congregation of the Mission, Bons Enfants
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 15, 2016 | Formation
A lot was happening at this time in 1625. April 17 is the anniversary of the first establishment of the Congregation of the Mission, Bons Enfants, Paris. What can we learn here? This presentation tells the story.
The First Archbishop of Toronto was a Vincentian
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 18, 2016 | Formation
On this day in 1879 (March 18), John Joseph Lynch, C.M. was appointed the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada.