by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2014 | Eastern Province
“I am pleased to announce that Rev. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M. will be rejoining St. John’s University in the role of Special Assistant in the President’s Office reporting directly to me with a dotted line to Rev. Bernard M. Tracey, C.M., Executive Vice President for Mission.”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Eastern Province
Frank B. Mulzoff ’51CBA, ’57GEd and Marie McKay ’51Ed, sister of Father Jim Kelly will be honored with the St. John’s Lewis Avenue Alumni Legacy Award.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2014 | Eastern Province, Features
Father Astor Rodriguez posted this slideshow on the Facebook page of the Vincentian Vocation. Technically called “reception into the Internal Seminary of the Congregation”, popularly it is referred to a reception into the Novitiate. The four young men were...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 27, 2014 | Eastern Province
Tom Cummins, brother of Joe and Mike Cummins died July 27. Arthur Cocciolillo died earlier this week. Arthur was a long time maintenance staff member at our former St. Joseph’s Seminary, Princeton, NJ.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2014 | Eastern Province
Clarification Regarding the Presence of Pope Francis at the World Meeting of Families Dear Brother Priests and Deacons, You may have seen news reports circulating this morning confirming that the Holy Father will be present next year at the World Meeting of Families....
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2014 | Eastern Province
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said Pope Francis has accepted his invitation to attend the World Meeting of Families in the U.S. next year, even though the Philadelphia Archdiocese still has not received official confirmation from the Vatican.
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!