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A Vincentian View: A New Decade

by Pat Griffin, CM | January 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

The beginning of a new decade seems to offer wider possibility and a new hope to me. For whatever reason, the number 2020 seems positive!

A Vincentian View: A Wider Holy Family

by Pat Griffin, CM | December 25, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

I amused myself with the thought that the “Christmas cards” of Mary and Joseph might look like the traditional religious cards that we sometimes use.

A Vincentian View: A Generous Heart

by Pat Griffin, CM | December 11, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Sometimes you see something that captures your imagination and dominates your thinking for a while. That happened to me recently.

A Vincentian View: The Decision to be Grateful

by Pat Griffin, CM | November 27, 2019 | Formation, Reflections | 2 Comments

We need to be grateful for all the blessings that we receive and to express that awareness aloud in words and through deeds.

A Vincentian View: Dreamers

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Joseph, Vincent and Louise, Francis, and many others invite us to think about what is possible as we open our eyes to God’s grace for a different and better world.

A Vincentian View: Joseph and Paul

by Pat Griffin, CM | Feb 3, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Since Pope Francis declared this the Year of St. Joseph, I have given this figure of our faith some attention. I have invited Joseph into my world and sought his instruction.

A Vincentian View: Joseph and Listening

by Pat Griffin, CM | Jan 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

In the current time with all our issues, St. Joseph can stand forth to teach us as a just man, as a worker and family man, as an obedient believer, and as a quiet person with an ability to listen.

New Director General Daughters of Charity

by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

Embargo date 1/27/2014 Fr. Bernard Schoepfer, C.M. Appointed New Director General of Daughters of Charity. Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that he has appointed Fr. Bernard...

Fr. Pat Griffin, CM steps down

by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, News

Fr. Patrick Griffin to step down as Director-General of the Daughters of Charity Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that, due to health concerns, Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M....