by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2013 | Eastern Province
Fox has a fine article on Red Storm in Paris  which begins… The redemption of St. John’s University basketball began more than 3,600 miles away from home, on the other side of the ocean and in a place that in every way is the opposite of Madison Square Garden,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2013 | Eastern Province
Dancing, eating, and raising glasses to toast a rousing Saturday night at the Queens campus, 548 alumni transformed the Great Lawn into a banquet hall on October 26, celebrating the new University brand and their pride in alma mater at St. John’s first Oktoberfest....
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2013 | Eastern Province
According to the Buffalo News  “Approachable is the best word to describe the Rev. James J. Maher, the new president of Niagara University. Maher, a member of the Vincentian community, became the university’s 26th president when he assumed the office in August,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2013 | Eastern Province
The official grand opening of the science center was held Wednesday, Oct. 9. The event served as an opportunity to thank Mr. Golisano for his incredible generosity to NU, and to formally dedicate and bless the state-of-the-art, $33 million facility, which opened to...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2013 | Eastern Province
The following report is from Fr. Wison who spent two weeks at St. John’s last July meeting his counterparts from around the world. Dear Rev. Fr. Gregory, Greetings of peace and joy! I am writing these few lines to update you about the devastating Philine cyclone...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 13, 2013 | Eastern Province
This gallery of photos were taken on the occasion of the Oct. 13 vigil held for the members of the CM’s, DC’s and the member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal. Fr Greg Gay wrote in a reflection for this momentous occasion… ““For us as...
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!