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 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The presence of the Vincentian Family is growing almost everyday. VinFormation has a page devoted to more than 60 links organized according to family branches. If there are significant links that we have missed let us know by clicking on the Comment button for this...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
The ashes we’ll wear tomorrow will be an outward sign of penance and contrition. As an outward sign during Lent online, I created a graphic to replace my Facebook and Google+ profile pictures with. I’d love to see other people use this as well—let’s create awareness... by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2011 | Church
What is your guess? Check your guess against the stats. First, the big number, that is, how many churches in America. Hartford Institute estimates there are roughly 335,000 religious congregations in the United States. Of those, about 300,000 are Protestant and other...