by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The Holy Father appointed Bishop Anton Stres, C.M., of Celje, Slovenia, Coadjutor Archbishop of Maribor (area 3,682, population 419,870, Catholics 356,980, priests 208, permanent deacons 3, religious 130), Slovenia. The archbishop-elect was born in Donacka Goa,...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Cardinal Patriarch Stephanos Ghattas of Alexandria has died. Pope Benedict directs part of his letter of condolence to the Cardinal’s confreres in the Congregation of the Mission. See the Vincentian Encyclopedia for his biography Learning with sorrow about the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
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 unti Janury 25, 1625. For more information visit the list of articles related to the Congregation of the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
As the Congregation of the Mission celebrate its Foundation Anniversary, let us remember our founder St. Vincent de Paul with our works and life with the poor. Dandy Labitag has put together another video on GodTube.
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Revised website of the Congregation of the Mission at the United Natios is now available. “Together with other humanitarian and religious NGOs, Vincentians work for the realization of a more just society where people can live lives free from fear and want. In...
