The Rev. John S. Sledziona, C.M., received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for his faithful service to Niagara University, the Congregation of the Mission and the Catholic Church. Father Sledziona has worked as a priest, prep school rector, high school principal, vocation director and Provincial Superior. Born in Derby, Conn., Father Sledziona was ordained as […]
Month: September 2013
Vincent and Pope Francis – Being real
As we celebrate the feast of Vincent perhaps we can reflect on the simplicity of Vincent and Pope Francis using the presentation found on famvin.org Masters of being real – Pope Francis and St. Vincent The similarities between Vincent and Pope Francis are striking! The “Pope Francis Interview” provides an insight into his simplicity. In an unplanned […]
Superior General, Vincent and Faith
Brothers and sisters, each year at the time of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul we reflect on a theme that enables us to deepen our spirituality and to strengthen our commitment to the poor. This year we want to reflect on the theme of faith, the central theme of our Christian identity and […]
Masters of the real – Vincent and Francis
VinFormation celebrates the feast of Vincent on September 27 with the release of “Vincent: Real, Simple” based Fr. Thomas McKenna’s article “Vincentian Simplicity: A Core Leadership Trait” (PDF). In an unplanned coincidence it highlights the similarities between Vincent and Pope Francis since the recent “Pope Francis Interview” provides an insight into his simplicity.
U.S. News & World – NU Among Region’s Best Colleges, Values
Niagara University is again listed among the best colleges and universities in the North, and also designated as a “Best Value” institution in the region, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. NU is listed 54th (up from 70th a year ago) among the 139 colleges and universities in the top […]
Fr. Hubbert makes NU Athletic Hall of Fame
The Niagara University Department of Athletics is proud to announce the members of the Hall of Fame Class of 2013. The induction ceremony will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, at noon on the fourth floor of St. Vincent’s Hall as part of Niagara University’s Alumni Weekend. The Hall of Fame Class of 2013 includes Juan […]
Vincentian Brothers Formation Meeting
Brother Adam Budzyna, who spent a number of years in the Eastern Province studying the use of media, writes….”September 1-8, 2013 in Thessaloniki the brothers of the Congregation held a regional meeting . This meeting was organized in memory of Br. Jean (of Greek origin) as well as a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. […]
St. John Gabriel Perboyre
The one who “calls by name” seemed to ignore him as a teenager. The call came to his younger brother Louis for entrance into the seminary. John Gabriel was asked to accompany his younger brother for a time, while waiting for him to get adjusted to the surroundings. His parents, surprised, accepted the choice of […]
9/11 – What we learned
On September 11, 2001, the unthinkable happened to those of us who live in the United States. That day and the days that followed are forever etched in our memories. During that time, we learned so many things we wish we could forget. But even in the darkest moments, light emerged, and we began to […]
Four Options in Syria
The Conference of Major Superiors of Men, representing 17,000 vowed religious priests and brothers of the United States, ten percent of whom are foreign missionaries. released the following statement on Syria which calls for consideration of 4 options 1) Diplomatic and Legal Focus 2) Resist the Temptation of Fueling the Fire with more violence 3) Explore […]
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Have a blessed Holy Week!
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Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!