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Walking to School Led to the Discovery of a Vocation

Walking to School Led to the Discovery of a Vocation

by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2018 | Eastern Province, Inspiration

Who would have thought that walking to school would lead to the discovery of a vocation that shaped the world of the Vincentian Family? Sometimes humble facts are stranger than fiction. The back story of Blessed Rosalie Rendu, Daughter of Charity, mentor to Blessed...
Walking to School Led to the Discovery of a Vocation

Making Your Voice Heard on Behalf of the Poor

by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation

The Vincentian Family is learning how to make its voice heard in Washington.

Walking to School Led to the Discovery of a Vocation

A Vincentian Version of the Super Bowl

by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration

Bear with me for a moment before I reflect on the fantasy of a Vincentian Super Bowl.  – Spoiler alert…the tickets will not cost you an arm and a leg… just “the sweat of your brow and the strength of your arm.” (SV XI, 40. 60) Super Bowls and other sporting events I...
Walking to School Led to the Discovery of a Vocation

Vincentian Solidarity Office Seeks to Increase Support for Ministries

by John Freund, CM | Feb 2, 2018 | Eastern Province, News

The Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO) hired a new Associate Director, Mr. Joseph Lesenko. He will be working from the VSO Office at St. Vincent’s Seminary, Philadelphia, PA.

Walking to School Led to the Discovery of a Vocation

Do you celebrate your Baptism?

by John Freund, CM | Feb 1, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation

Do you celebrate your baptism? That was the question Pope Francis recently asked pilgrims during a Wednesday audience in St, Peter’s Square. Before you answer that try an exercise in imagination.

Pride in Being Part of a Vincentian Family

Pride in Being Part of a Vincentian Family

by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2018 | Eastern Province, Ministries, Vincentian Family

Eastern Province priest, Father Pat Griffin,  recently wrote about the pride he experienced in being a member of a Vincentian Family dedicated to following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor

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