by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 7, 2014 | Formation, Missions inter gentes, Social Media, Vincentian Family
Fundraising for the mission is a constant preoccupation of missionaries and Vincentian Family leaders. The Congregation of the Mission has its own initiatives, including the Vincentian Solidarity Office, as do many of the Vincentian Family branches. Missions like the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 10, 2014 | Evangelization, Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
In a recent blog article, Aidan Rooney, Superior of the Vincentian Bolivian Altiplano writes of the impact donors are having in this poor, rural sector of Bolivia, as they launch a new center for formation, worship and human assistance. “We opened and outfitted...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 16, 2013 | Evangelization
It probably comes as no surprise that in his first Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis has hit on some fundamental “Vincentian” themes. This brief reflection is aimed at Vincentian small Christian community leaders, catechists, and preachers. My...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 22, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
For those working to implement processes of systemic change, one of the keys is to understand how marginalized people actually experience change in their lives. Thankfully, strong research is emerging as we enter into the “post-MDG” world. Our Vincentian...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 20, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
As part of the reconfiguration process of the southern provinces of CLAPVI (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Perú and the International Mission of Bolivia), we are embarking on a process to promote interchange of confreres on various levels. At a meeting of the provincials...
