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Bemnet Melaku – a journey from privilege  to Vincentian simplicity

Bemnet Melaku – a journey from privilege to Vincentian simplicity

by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2017 | Eastern Province, Formation

As we approach a Day of Prayer for Vocations, Bemnet Melaku shares his journey from a place of privilege in Ethiopia to the discovery of Vincentian simplicity as a novice in our internal seminary. Along the way, he also experienced leaving his country of birth for...
Story of Fr. Robert Brandenberger

Story of Fr. Robert Brandenberger

by John Freund, CM | May 3, 2017 | Eastern Province, Inspiration

The “Vocation Story” of Father Robert Brandenberger, C.M. who was ordained to the priesthood on June 3, 1952. He is still going strong at 95 in Saint Catherine’s infirmary.

Pictures worth a thousand words

Pictures worth a thousand words

by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2017 | Eastern Province, News

It is with great joy that I invite you, all members of the Vincentian Family, to come to Rome on the weekend of 12 – 15 October 2017 for a Vincentian Family Symposium. Our Jubilee theme “Welcome the Stranger” is the focus of this event.

Father Maher reflects on NYS Governor’s tuition proposal

Father Maher reflects on NYS Governor’s tuition proposal

by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2017 | Eastern Province, News

Fr. Maher reflects on Niagara University and tuition issues in New York state.

Fr. John Prager returns to Ecuador!

Fr. John Prager returns to Ecuador!

by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2017 | Eastern Province, News

Fr. John Prager is This was unthinkable six months ago. I asked him about his reflections about his extraordinary journey back to health and his expectations as he returns to the ministry he loves.

Next generation of the Vincentian Family at St. John’s Prep

Next generation of the Vincentian Family at St. John’s Prep

by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2017 | Eastern Province, News, Vincentian Family

As an alum of St. John’s Prep (1955) the following story about the “Next Generation of the Vincentian Family” caught my eye for a number of reasons. “The Prep” was established in 1870 by the Vincentian Fathers as the Preparatory...
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