by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2018 | Eastern Province, Formation, Ministries, News
Niagara University is empowering men and women for Mission. The new focus on broad-based lay empowerment is captured by one word added to the title of the sector responsible for university mission: integration.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2018 | Eastern Province, Ministries, News, Uncategorized
John Carney, CM sends this brief piece from Panamanian TV to help us understand the Ngäbe people with whom confreres of the Eastern Province minister. What are their hopes for a special pre-WYD gathering of indigenous people in January?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2018 | Eastern Province, Inspiration, Ministries
This is not an appeal for funds – just prayer! Seriously!
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2018 | Eastern Province, Ministries, News
Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, C.M., has been named Chair of the Niagara University Board of Trustees. Father Holtschneider’s role as board chair is not his first experience with Niagara University. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics education from Niagara in...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2018 | Eastern Province, Inspiration, Ministries, News
“The Heart of University Life is a project of discovery.” This is how the Vincentian Superior General sees the ministry of higher education. In his career-focused to Niaraga University he spoke of the great power of a university in it faculty and students. I ask you to use it in ever more creative ways.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2018 | Eastern Province, Ministries, News
The short answer to the question “Did Vincent ever envision Vincentian Universities?” is probably no. But that may not be the right question. Read what is happening. You be the judge!
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!