Father Levesque Celebrates 50 Years of Priesthood
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president emeritus of Niagara University, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest this Saturday evening.
Pictures worth a thousand words
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
Fr. Maher reflects on Niagara University and tuition issues in New York state.
Fr. John Prager returns to Ecuador!
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
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...
Saving the heart of Vincent – “Translation” of the relics
Today we observe the memorial of Translation of Relics of St. Vincent de Paul. “Translation” is a bit of jargon from our French roots. It refers to the solemn transfer (or “translation”) of the relics of Saint Vincent to their new home in the chapel of the mother house in Paris.
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!