by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission
“Communications is not “the transmission of content” but rather “the reduction of distance.” Pope Francis. These word of Pope Francis came to mind  when reading “Serious Conversation? byTim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Wise Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Grant-Writing – Father Gregory Gay, CM announces a series of workshops focusing on these three topics . “While the workshops are being sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, we want them to be open to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
These are the words of the Provincial of the Lebanese Province  of the CM who appears (unidentified) in a street interview in front of the “SuperPope” mural in Rome. Visit Yahoo for view the short video. PS Acting in record time for Rome the mural has been...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until  January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation – Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...
by Beth | Jan 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection Vows, Virtue and Relevance. He concludes with the statement  “Relevance is as much an issue for the Vincentian...