May 30 is the feast day of Blessed Marta Wiecka, D.C., a Polish Daughter of Charity who lived at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Poland
“God is born in Lbiska”
The story of the House for Children in Lbiska dates back to the beginnings of the history of Company of Daughters of Charity in Poland.
Bronze Cross of Merit for a Daughter of Charity in Poland
Sister Dorota Lesiewicz received a bronze Cross of Merit from the President of Republic of Poland, Andrzej Duda.
Homily of the Superior General During 400th Anniversary Celebrations in Poland
Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission took part in main celebrations of the 400th Anniversary of Vincentian Charism in Poland. On Sunday, September 24, Fr. Tomaž preached the homily during the jubilee Mass at Basilica of St. Vincent de Paul in Bydgoszcz, Northern Poland. We share it with you.
2016 Internal Seminary in Krakow
Tomasz X. Baluka, C.M., 2016 Internal Seminary Director, writes The inter-provincial Internal Seminary started on Tuesday, September 20 in Krakow, Poland. Eight young men from three Provinces: Poland (5), Slovakia (1) and Sts. Cyril and Methodius (Ukraine, 2)...
Registration news for Krakow, Poland 2016
Dear Young Vincentians! Registration news for Krakow, Poland 2016: We are happy to announce that we started our pre-registration for our Meeting in Krakow! Please use the form on the event’s official website to register your group: www.famvin2016.pl The first phase –...
“The Vincentians Faithful to Mercy” – WYD 2016
“The Vincentians Faithful to Mercy” - WYD 2016 - Br. Adam, CM of the Polish Province of the CM sends the following information for the Vincentian meeting prior to World Youth Day... In the concluding remarks delivered at the World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope...
Historic meeting of 22 Vincentian Bishops
For the first time ever all of the Vincentian Bishops were invited to meet in Rome. From June 23-25 twenty-two of the thirty-two bishops are participating in this gathering. They come from Lebanon, Italy, Poland, Colombia, Brazil, Mozambique, India, Madagascar,...
Next WYD stop Poland!
Pope Francis invoked the intercession of the Virgin Mary in preparation for Krakòw, asking “for the light of the Holy Spirit upon the journey that will lead us to this next stage in our joyful celebration of faith and the love of Christ.” The decision to hold World...
Superior General guides tour of Poland
Fr. Gregory Gay, Superior General of the Congregation visited Poland in November 2009. Journeying through Poland he often took his little Flip camera from his pocket and recorded images he liked. In this way a unique record collection was created. Fr. Gregory shared...
