Though the lives and writings of our holy foundresses and founders are a profound source of wisdom, guidance,...

by John Freund, CM | January 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
We all get surprised by life and its ups and downs. We are often forced to rethink our dreams. Sometimes we discover or rediscover our mission through these ups and downs.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | October 10, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | February 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
What’s the first thing a missionary does? Learn the language. This is the language of the world we live. I’m sorry if you don’t like it. You could go “okay, I don’t like Swahili.”
by John Freund, CM | November 14, 2014 | Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
From August 25-29, the formation session on “the theology of the mission” (promoted by CLAPVI) took place in Fazendo de Engenho/Caraça (Brazil). Forty-seven persons participated: twenty-nine priests, three deacons, one brother, seven seminarians in their first year of studies and seven Daughters of Charity.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 10, 2015 | Evangelization, Formation
Though the lives and writings of our holy foundresses and founders are a profound source of wisdom, guidance,...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
What’s the first thing a missionary does? Learn the language. This is the language of the world we live. I’m sorry if you don’t like it. You could go “okay, I don’t like Swahili.”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2014 | Vincentian Family
From August 25-29, the formation session on “the theology of the mission” (promoted by CLAPVI) took place in Fazendo de Engenho/Caraça (Brazil). Forty-seven persons participated: twenty-nine priests, three deacons, one brother, seven seminarians in their first year of studies and seven Daughters of Charity.
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2014 | Technology: Issues and Uses, Vincentian Family
How is Vatican Radio using technology – especially new media technology – to bring the voice of the Pope to all creation? Vatican Radio will be providing thirteen English Language commentaries for events over the three days of Papal pilgrimage, all of which will be...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Learning the Vincentian Mission through a business school class at Niagara University. During the fall 2013 semester, students enrolled in Dr. Anna McNab’s Operations and Information Management classes not only learned about the importance of information systems for...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 12, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Among its many tasks, the Catholic university must work to form its students as political workers for the common good through the promotion of research, social outreach and teaching, said Cardinal Peter Turkson. The president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Video presentation of highlights from Fr. Gregory Gay’s presentation to Vincentian youth.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
On the occasion of Mission Sunday in the US some may find it helpful to review a lengthy study "FORMATION FOR THE MISSION: From the Perspective of our Vincentian Charism" by Fr, Manny Ginete, CM, former Liaison of the Superior General to the Vincentian Family....
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2013 | Evangelization, Pope
With a touch of humor Pope Francis excuses himself from Plenary Assembly of Argentine Bishops "due to 'Commitments Assumed Recently' according to (Zenit.org) - In a note reflecting Francis' sense of humor as well as his missionary zeal, the Pope offered guidelines to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Yakobis Surabaya has posted of 5 minutes YouTube video on the Mission of the Daughters of Charity. Although many of his over 300 videos are in Indonesian there are many in English. St. Vincent describes the Daughters who have... for monastery only the houses of the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati offer a video response to the question "What is the Charity Mission?" Reviewing quickly their roots in Vincent, Elizabeth Seton and the early Sisters of Charity they present a quick tour of their heritage and conclude saying...