by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2015 | Eastern Province
Well-known for his many decades of service to higher education, Joseph Sciame, Vice President for Community Relations at St. John’s University was recently interviewed by Sr. Camile D’Arienzo RSM. Lives in: New Hyde Park, N.Y., and employed in Queens,...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 24, 2015 | Eastern Province
FamVin just received word that former Superior General Richard McCullen, CM died peacefully in his sleep. From the Curia… Father McCullen passed away very peacefully at 6 a.m. this morning. The Visitor had called here last night and spoke with Agus. He told him...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2015 | Eastern Province
Fr. Gregory Gay, Superior General, sends his Christmas greetings from Vatican Square in this brief video. “May God in his goodness in this holy season of Advent and Christmas bring you much joy , peace and happiness not only to your families but to your communities,...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 10, 2015 | Eastern Province
Vincentian Family Death Notice Arrangements   CONGREGATION OF THE MISSION St. Vincent’s Seminary 500 East Chelten Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 Please remember in your prayers… Elizabeth (Betty) Marron Betty is the sister of Fr. Joseph Marron, CM...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2015 | Eastern Province
Advent Homily reflecting on the Central Shrine as a Holy Door of Mercy As I listen to the reading of the favors granted through Mary and the Novena of Miraculous Conception I become more aware of the suffering and anxiety we face in our lives. It is wonderful to hear...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 3, 2015 | Eastern Province
MIRACULOUS MEDAL SHRINE PHILADELPHIA, PA Solemn Opening Mass: Mon, December 14, at 12 noon Special permission has been granted to the five National Shrines located in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to open a Holy Door for the Extraordinary Jubilee along with the...
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!