A look back at what was happening this week in 1849, 1878, and 1888.
Congregation of the Mission
New Book: The biography of John Gowan CM, 1817-1897
A Missionary Christmas Story for Advent Reflection
by Famvin Media Resources | December 16, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments
Reflection on this story from my past history as a missionary has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the Incarnation of Christ at Christmas. By Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.
St. Vincent and the Congregation of the Mission 1625-1660
by Famvin Media Resources | September 18, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation | 0 Comments
In Vincent’s time, the poor were largely neglected, illiterate, and spiritually ignorant. The clergy were sadly inadequate. St. Vincent founded the Congregation of the Mission to preach to the country poor and to help reform the clergy.
September 11: Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | September 11, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
Fr. Fausz Awarded for Community Service
by .famvin | Mar 18, 2023 | News
Serving as pastor of three San Antonio churches would be enough to keep most priests busy. For Fr. Kevin Fausz, C.M., that is just the beginning.
New Book: The biography of John Gowan CM, 1817-1897
by .famvin | Jan 19, 2023 | News
Promotor of Young Ireland, organiser of famine relief in Wicklow, co-founder of the Holy Faith Sisters, Irish speaker, pilgrim, and a mean handball player: this was John Gowan.
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. [button...
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.
A Daring Prudence – Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“… create a Family that looks to the past for inspiration, but is also eager to create a vibrant innovative collaborative future in the service of the most abandoned.” Fr. Robert Maloney
Louise de Marillac and the Priests of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | May 7, 2021 | Formation
Louise reflected on what she came to know about the early Congregation of the Mission and, as she liked to do with the important events of her life, she put her reflections into writing. The relationship and collaboration between St. Louise, the Daughters of Charity,...
Contribution of Bishop John Timon, C.M. to Early U.S. Church and Society
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 16, 2021 | Formation
April 16 is the anniversary of the death of Bishop John Timon, C.M., the first provincial superior of the American province of the Congregation of the Mission and one of the giants of the early U.S. Catholic Church. He established and/or encouraged many charitable...
Ready and Able: A Vincentian Story
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 20, 2021 | Formation
This documentary follows two newly ordained Vincentian Catholic priests during their first year of ministry.
Lent: Preparing to Celebrate Easter
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 19, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
In this Coffee Break, Fr. Bob Gielow, CM, talks about some reasons to “celebrate”, and offers some practical suggestions for Lent.
January 25th, a Pivotal Date for the Vincentian Family and the Congregation of the Mission
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 25, 2021 | Formation
On January 25th, the feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, we celebrate the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission.
The Original Apostolates of the Congregation of the Mission
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 24, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
As part of a lecture given at the Centre International de Formation (CIF), Father John E. Rybolt, C.M. outlines the history of the apostolic activity of the Congregation of the Mission. Thank you to DePaul University for posting the Selected Works of Fr. Rybolt...