by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2013 | Eastern Province
The diocese of his youth presents with pride the first of a two part series about the Superior General’s early years. Patti Murphy Dohn writes “Having known members of his family for almost 40 years, attending high school with two of his siblings, and...
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by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2013 | Eastern Province
The Rev. John S. Sledziona, C.M., received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for his faithful service to Niagara University, the Congregation of the Mission and the Catholic Church. Father Sledziona has worked as a priest, prep school rector, high school principal,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2013 | Eastern Province
As we celebrate the feast of Vincent perhaps we can reflect on the simplicity of Vincent and Pope Francis using the presentation found on famvin.org Masters of being real – Pope Francis and St. Vincent The similarities between Vincent and Pope Francis are striking!...
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by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2013 | Eastern Province
Brothers and sisters, each year at the time of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul we reflect on a theme that enables us to deepen our spirituality and to strengthen our commitment to the poor. This year we want to reflect on the theme of faith, the central theme of...
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by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2013 | Eastern Province
VinFormation celebrates the feast of Vincent on September 27 with the release of “Vincent: Real, Simple” based Fr. Thomas McKenna’s article “Vincentian Simplicity: A Core Leadership Trait” (PDF). In an unplanned coincidence it highlights the similarities between...
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by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Eastern Province
Niagara University is again listed among the best colleges and universities in the North, and also designated as a “Best Value” institution in the region, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. NU is listed 54th (up from 70th a year...
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Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!