![Bishop, liturgist and prison chaplain]()
by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2013 | Eastern Province
All Souls Day marked an opportunity for both restoration and recollection for more than 100 religious sisters and brothers of the diocese of Trenton. Our CM Bishop Dave O’Connell celebrated a “Day of Remembrance and Gratitude” to recognize the...
![Bishop, liturgist and prison chaplain]()
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2013 | Eastern Province
Solemn Novena in preparation for the feast of the Miraculous Medal begins November 18 2013 Follow live broadcast from The Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown, Philadelphia.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2013 | Eastern Province
The following YouTube video presents highlights from the recent Presidents’ Dinner. Not only did it represent the largest crowd ever for St. John but also the largest ever hosted by the Waldorf...
![Bishop, liturgist and prison chaplain]()
by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2013 | Eastern Province
The NCR recently featured a story about a Vincentian who heads a Bishops Conference in Africa. He visited St. Johns recently and was honored at a special luncheon hosted by Father Joe Levesque, President of St. Johns. The article “Ethiopian archbishop: Vatican...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2013 | Eastern Province, Provincial's Perspective
Nearing the end of November the Vincentian Family celebrates two very significant Vincentian Feasts. On November 27, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The Feast marks the first of the visions of the Immaculate Conception given to St....
by John Freund, CM | Nov 5, 2013 | Eastern Province
As many are aware the Eastern Province  has a house in Colon so the following is very shocking. The Catholic community of Colon, Panama,  is in shock after the body of Fr Anibal Gomez, was found at 1pm on Saturday, at the entrance of the home of retired Bishop Carlos...
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!