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
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Ladies of Charity Distribute Food to the Street Dwellers of Quezon City
by .famvin | May 30, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The Ladies of Charity of Santuario de San Vicente de Paúl Parish & Shrine of the Poor distributed food packs to the street dwellers in Quezon City, April 15, 2023.
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This Week in Vincentian Family History
by Famvin Media Resources | May 12, 2023 | Formation
A look back at what was happening this week in 1849, 1878, and 1888.
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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.
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...
Congregation of the Mission: A video by Father Luigi Mezzadri, C.M.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 22, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
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 | Jan 17, 2021 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
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 | Jan 15, 2021 | Formation
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 | Nov 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
Systemic Change Begins with Education
by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent instinctively realized the role of laypersons in bringing about systemic change.