Dear Leaders and Members of the Vincentian Family, As was mentioned in January at our meeting of the international Vincentian Family in Rome, 2017 marks the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism. The Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission, having received the approval of the Vincentian Family Executive Committee as well as an enthusiastic reception […]
Month: April 2016
+Hernan Garcia – Father of Andres Garcia
Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. Hernan Garcia, the father of one of our novices, Andres Garcia. Mr. Garcia died suddenly, Saturday morning, April 16th. He was 73 years old and lived in Colombia. The funeral will be in Colombia. No further details at this time. If you wish, you […]
Fr. Marty McGeogh and prison ministry
Fr. Marty McGeogh appeared on a Catholic Corner presentation focused on prison ministry. Among his duties are weekly visits to Jones Farms Correctional Facility where he celebrates Eucharist. This video includes moving interviews with two prisoners who share what these visits mean to them. Brian, in the last few months of over 30 years, speaks […]
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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!