by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2017 | Eastern Province, Inspiration
Niagara University capped off its 2017 celebration of Vincentian Heritage Week by announcing the coordination of a partnership that will donate leftover food items from its dining halls to two of its nonprofit community partners.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2017 | Eastern Province, Formation, Inspiration
Fr. Charlie Strollo tells the story of Vincentian Formation flowering some 35 years later in the ordination of Brendan Gillen as a permanent deacon.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2017 | Eastern Province
Catholicism in Bocas del Toro owes its beginnings and its organization to the members of the Congregation of the Mission who took responsibility for this area of the country at the time when the United Fruit company and other foreign business companies put Bocas del Toro on the map. Their pastoral ministry in Bocas (1917-1964) laid the foundation for what would become known as the Prelatura of Bocas del Toro.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2017 | Eastern Province, Inspiration
In this year of Welcoming the Stranger, FamVin offers the following graphic presentation titled “Open My Eyes”, based on a prayer from the St. Vincent de Paul Society. It reflects the essence of our ministry and mission.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2017 | Eastern Province, News
In collaboration with the annual celebration of Respect Life Month in October, the bishops in the U.S. are asking Catholics around the country to help kick off the campaign by taking part in a week of prayer and action for migrants and refugees from October 7-13.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 29, 2017 | Eastern Province, Inspiration
Fr. Robert Maloney preached a homily focusing on Vincent’s Love of Scripture. The former Superior General spoke at the celebration of the Feast of the Solemnity of St. Vincent Sept. 27, 2017 in St. Vincent’s Seminary in Germantown.
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!