by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2008 | Formation, Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Alica Robey is a Vincentian lay Missionary from the USA living and working in Ethiopia. She is our first “long-term” missionary. Here is a letter from her. (Courtesy of Aidan Rooney) Greetings from Jimma, everyone! This is just another quick update...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2008 | Church, Congregation of the Mission, Justice and Peace, Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
Fr. Gregory Gay, CM has requested posting of these front-line reports on the religious crisis in India Dear Fr. Gregory, Greetings from North Indian Province! Following is a short description of what is happening in Orissa state. Background information about Orissa...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2008 | Vincentian Family
These Vincentian priest faced a choice. They could take the oath and cave to public pressure or choose to stand for their faith and commitment as ordained priests. The stakes were extraordinarily high. It was a choice between life and death. Two hundred years later we...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2008 | Church
Villanova University provides a comprehensive list of resources for celebrating the Year of Paul requested by Pope Benedict. The list includes links to Papal documents, electronic resourcessugested reading and more.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2008 | Congregation of the Mission, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Violence affecting the Vincentian Family in India has possible worldwide implications. Links to in-depth reporting. Zenit reports CHURCH PROTESTS ATTACKS IN ORISSA John Allen reflects on worldwide implications of religious extremism in India as awake-up call. Indian...