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...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, News
With great sadness and loss I just learned that Fr. Jack McKenna, CM died peacefully last night in the Hospice unit of Calvary Hospital. May he rejoice in the arms of his God and those of his family and friends who welcomed him. He will be missed by his loved ones,...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission
Finding the True Spirit of Advent in the Charism of St. Vincent Sometimes, Christmas preparations can feel more like a burden than a blessing. There are the must-do chores of writing gift lists, cleaning the home and planning meals. Hours of shopping and wrapping can...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, News
The Vincentian Family in the Philippines, continues to update  its aid coordination efforts via Twitter. For the initial description of its efforts … Adamson University, through the Integrated Community Extension Services (ICES), is launching the AdU Charity...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Vincentian Father John Gowan and Lady of Charity Margaret Aylward assisted in the founding of the Congregation of the Holy Faith Sisters. … Margaret Aylward wrote that it was he who was largely responsible for the idea of opening schools for the ‘most abandoned and...
