by John Freund, CM | Apr 20, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The Australian CM site has recently posted two reflections by Tim Williams CM on the little appreciated role of Madame de Gondi in the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission. On January 25, 1617, Vincent de Paul gave his famous mission sermon in the Church...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Members of the National Vocation Committee representing all three American CM Provinces gathered in DePaul Provincial Residence in Manchester, CT, today. Hosted by Fr. Rafal Kopystynski, Provincial and Fr. Lukasz Sorys, vocation director in New England Province other...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The New England Province reports that Fr. Peter Goldbach, CM, the oldest living CM,  fell and is under observation in a  local hospital. At 100 years of age he was recently featured in a video telling how he discovered that his vocation began 101 years ago with his...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 6, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
PAYATAS: THE PASCHAL MYSTERY LIVED EVERYDAY Daniel Franklin Pilario, C.M. writes: “This Holy Week, I joined the liturgical services in Payatas (the largest garbage dump in Metro Manila where 60,000 people live around its fringe). I just came home from the Good...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 3, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
On the occasion of a visit to Mary’s Shrine in Philadelphia, PA Fr. Gregory Gay, CM shares in this video one of the reasons why he thanks Mary for her intercession. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhSGtoQG1ak]
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM, currently Director with the Daughters of Charity serving in Paris, shares his vocation j0urney and his various ministries. He has served as International Treasurer of the Congregation of the Mission in their headquarters in Rome. He noted for...
