On November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39).
Feast Days
November 6: Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War
Every November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). A number of them were from the Vincentian Family.
Prayer Service for Feast of St. Vincent from the Brothers CMM, Netherlands
The Brothers CMM (Netherlands) have shared materials from their meditative meeting as a preparation for the feast of Saint Vincent, including a service with hymns and readings. Downloadable PDFs.
New Video: Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor
Video based on an article by Alvaro Quevedo Patarroyo, C.M.: “Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor: Caring for Spiritual and Temporal Needs.”
September 11: Feast of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M.
On the feast day of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M., we offer this brief presentation based on an article that originally appeared on cmglobal.org. [slideshare id=252924262&doc=stjohngabrielperboyrefromcmglobal-220911222803-55811604&w=800&h=600] [button...
Four Themes in the Spirituality of St. John Gabriel Perboyre
Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. asks: What does St. John Gabriel Perboyre teach us about living God’s life?
Bridging Faith and Justice: The Life and Legacy of Frederic Ozanam
In this video, DePaul University’s Matthieu Brejon de Lavergnée and Craig Mousin, together with Tamara Thrasher of the Ozanam Center in Cincinnati, OH, share their insights on the legacy of Frederic Ozanam.
Blessed Frederic Ozanam: Pioneer in Catholic Social Teaching
In this video, Rev. Aidan Rooney, C.M. takes us through Blessed Frederic and Catholic Social Teaching, principle by principle.
Friends: St. Vincent de Paul and St. Jane Frances de Chantal
St. Vincent had many friends, but two friends stand out: St. Francis de Sales, Bishop of Geneva, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal, co-foundress of the Order of the Visitation of Saint Mary.
Sketches From the Diary of St. Justin de Jacobis, C.M.
“When a person or a place impressed him, he drew a sketch of it. Such sketches dot his diary.”
July 9: St. Francis Regis Clet, C.M.
In February of 1791, three missionaries including Fr. Francis Regis Clet, C.M., departed for China.
May 30: Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C.
“The great things God does within a human soul are simple. Sanctity simply means love.” – Sr. Jozefa Watroba, D.C.