The following report is from Fr. Wison who spent two weeks at St. John’s last July meeting his counterparts from around the world. Dear Rev. Fr. Gregory, Greetings of peace and joy! I am writing these few lines to update you about the devastating Philine cyclone and the unexpected flood that devastated most part of […]
Month: October 2013
Beatification of 42 members of the Vincentian Family
This gallery of photos were taken on the occasion of the Oct. 13 vigil held for the members of the CM’s, DC’s and the member of the Association of the Miraculous Medal. Fr Greg Gay wrote in a reflection for this momentous occasion… ““For us as Vincentians, next Sunday, October 13th, will be a day of great […]
Superior General reflects on Vincentian martyrs
“For us as Vincentians, next Sunday, October 13th, will be a day of great joy and gratitude, a day on which we are all called to renew our fidelity to our vocation and, at the same time, called to give a new impetus to our missionary endeavor. Our brothers and sisters who were martyred, knew […]
SJU Presidential Search
Peter D’Angelo, Chair, Board of Trustees; Very Rev. Michael Carroll, C.M., Vice Chair, Board of Trustees; Co-Chair, Presidential Search Committee Update on St. John’s University’s Presidential Search Tuesday, October 8, 2013 The Board of Trustees is pleased to inform you that we have completed the essential first steps toward recruiting a new President of St. […]
Superior General’s 60th birthday!
Fr. Gregory Gay’s hometown celebrates his birthday as part of a three part series on their best known, and loved, son. (Graphic – Back in his High School) Another Look at the Vincentian Ministry of the Very. Rev. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Part 2 On the recent Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, I highlighted […]
Fr. Levesque installed
Reverend Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., Installed as St. John’s President during Annual Founder’s Week Celebration The capstone event of Founder’s Week was, as always, the Vincentian Convocation, held September 26. This year’s event was particularly notable because Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., was formally installed as President of St. John’s University during a special ceremony performed […]
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Have a blessed Holy Week!
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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!