Frs. John and Jim Maher, CM request the prayers of confreres and members of the Vincentian family for their brother-in-law Bill Chambers, married to their sister Mary Beth Chambers. Bill has been hospitalized for over two weeks with serious, ongoing health problems. Thank you.
Month: May 2013
+ Fr. Steve Denig
I have just learned that he died late this afternoon. Please keep him, hi s family and friends in your prayers! Funeral details will will be posted as soon as they are available.
Prayer request for Steve Denig
A Vincentian Family request for prayers… Fr. Steve Denig, C.M. is experiencing declining health. He remains under the care of the nursing staff at St. Catherine’s Infirmary, Philadelphia, and would appreciate your prayerful support.
Vincentian Collaborators at rue du Bac
From Thomas Zielinski … Participants of Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP) gathered in the Chapel of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Rue du Bac, Paris on Tuesday Evening, May 21. They came to this special place for time of prayer and contemplation, a spiritual exercise which always helps recognize and build up the Vincentian […]
A Vincentian Pentecost in Paris
Everybody is convinced something very special and very good is happening in Paris these days. Toma Zelinski of Poland reports (with an echo of Pentecost)….Sunday, May 19, 2013 was an opening day of Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program session. Almost 50 people from different continents, countries, Family branches and organizations gathered in Motherhouse of the […]
Fr. Levesque’s final NU commencement (video)
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., spoke during Niagara University’s second undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. It was the final graduating class that he will address as president of Niagara University. Father Levesque will step down from the President’s Office this summer after spending 13 years at the helm of the Catholic and […]
Pio Jimenez – Senior confrere in Panama
José Pío Jiménez Olmos is now the oldest Vincentian serving in Panama. He was ordained in 1968 and is celebrating his 45th Anniversary of ordination. For more information on his present ministry visit Padres Vicentinos, COLON. ( And from that page look at other houses in the Province.) This picture was found on his Facebook […]
Bishop’s farewell to Fr. Goldbach
+David M. O’Connell, C.M. – Homily at Peter Goldbach’s Mass of the Resurrection I am so very grateful to our provincial, Father Michael Carroll for his kind and gracious invitation to celebrate this Mass of Christian Burial for our beloved confrere, brother and friend, Father Peter Goldbach. This is a very meaningful moment for me. Father Goldbach […]
News of the CM in the world
The April 2013 issue of NUNTIA, the International Newsletter of the Congregation of the Mission, is now available on line in a variety of languages and formats. The current issue features a report from Fr. Alvarez on the the major celebrations in Paris in conjunction with the 200 Anniversary of the birth of Ozanam. It […]
President of St. Johns Retires
Fr. Don Harrington has announced his retirement effective July 31. He writes on the university website… I write to inform you that I have today advised the University’s Board of Trustees of my intention to retire as President of St. John’s, effective July 31, 2013. This month marks the 40th anniversary of my ordination as a […]
William Gormley, CM RIP
Rev. William J. Gormley, C.M. 1922 – 2013 Fr. William Gormley, C.M. died peacefully at 7:45 a.m., today, May 2, 2013, at St. Catherine’s Infirmary in Germantown. While his health declined rapidly over the last few weeks, his strong faith and deep desire to return to the Lord increased with each passing day. Bill will […]
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