The Vincentian Charism and the New Evangelization: Some significant Vincentian elements for the present day process of evangelization.
Month: June 2016
Superior General’s Opening Homily
The Superior General’s Homily from the Opening Mass of the General Assembly Prepared text in Word format Homily 1st day of GA2016 ` Homily: Monday, June 27, 2016 Readings: Amos 2:6-10, 13-16 Matthew 8:18-22 For these past twelve years as superior general, I have spoken with you on many different occasions. Each year I have written […]
+Sister of Bishop Alfonso Cabezas
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Clara Cabezas, the sister of Bishop Alfonso Cabezas, CM. Clara passed away on Friday, June 24th, in Colombia. She had been suffering from a long illness. Thank you.
General Assembly Day 1- Running ahead of schedule
Fr. Gregory Gay, the Superior General, presiding, called on the Congregation to “go out” and continue to bring the Good News to the poor. “…the first day is in the books and all went as smooth as possible, considering the varied backgrounds of the 111 delegates that were present today. So evening will pass and […]
Fr. Holtschneider to Assembly – CM’s came to a new world 200 years ago
Fr. Dennis Holstchneide, President of host DePaul University, evokes the powerful image of the first Vincentians crossing the ocean 200 years ago to a new world.
Pre-Assembly photos from General Assembly
If you are interested in catching the flavor before the opening of the General Assembly click on this link.
Translation team prepares for General Assembly
Translation team holding a workshop preparing for their responsibilities and challenging service during all sessions of #AG2016CM
42nd General Assembly meets at De Paul University
From June 27 to July 15, DePaul will host 130 Vincentian delegates and visitors from provinces around the world for the 42nd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission.
St. Joe’s Princeton transformed…
photo gallery for Princeton Abbey site. http://www.cmsmidatlantic.com/princeton-abbey/photo-gallery/
What is happening at Princeton?
Under a new plan, the seminary grounds will become a final resting place open to the general public, with more than 25,000 spots available between graves, crypts, and cremation niches.
The Right Reason – Pat Griffin CM
Have you noticed the way that the instructions in the Sermon on the Mount do not allow for an arbitrary choice?
Days 6-8 – Novena of Mercy
Father Aidan Rooney continues preaching the Novena of Mercy. Click on this link to follow his sermons each day by scrolling down to days 6, 7 and 8. As you can see from the following each day of the novena will be dedicated to a deeper understanding of the words of this well-known hymn.
Days 4 and 5 Novena of Mercy
Father Aidan Rooney continues preaching the Novena of Mercy. Click on this link to follow his sermons each day by scrolling down to days 4 and 5. As you can see from the following each day of the novena will be dedicated to a deeper understanding of the words of this well-known hymn. Topics SUNDAY, JUNE […]
Day 4 – Novena of Mercy
Father Aidan Rooney began his fourth day of the Novena of Mercy saying that sweetness, tenderness, gentleness is an aspect of Jesus character that is a mix of what St. Vincent used to call humility and meekness. It is the two sides of the evangelist, the two sides of the missionary of mercy. Humility is […]
Br. WIlliam Stover update
June 15, 2016 Update on Brother William: Gene Sheridan contacted me this morning. He had visited Bro. William yesterday afternoon. He came through the surgery fine and is still in Intensive Care in, Johns Hopkins. Though he is in a lot of pain, the nurses have been able to get him to sit up on […]
How to follow the Vincentian General Assembly
Fr. G. Gregory Gay, CM writes a letter explaining how to follow news of the up-coming General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission. Dear Confreres, May the grace of Jesus Christ accompany us during this final stage of preparation for the XLII General Assembly, which will take place in Chicago (the United States) from […]
Day 3 – Novena of Mercy
Fundamentally she is the one who offers Jesus to the world.
Day 2 – Summer Novena of Mercy
Father Aidan Rooney began his second day with an overview of what he will be doing during the week and reminding us how helpful it is to examine prayers that are familiar to us and look at them in a new light. He reminded us that Jesus, today’s scripture started off with “you have heard it said” […]
Fr. Holtschneider announces plans to step down
DePaul University announced today that the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., will step down from his position as president at the end of the 2016-17 academic year. After 13 years of leadership, Fr. Holtschneider will assume his tenured faculty position at DePaul, following a one-year sabbatical. See announcement from the DePaul website afer Dennis Holtschneider’s […]
Prayers requested for Br. William Stover
Please pray for Brother William Stover, CM who was involved in an automobile accident on Friday afternoon. William is in John’s Hopkins Hospital and on Monday morning will have surgery to replace a broken hip and injuries to his back.
Aidan Rooney CM – Summer Novena of Mercy 1
As Christians and as devotees of Our Lady if we are not trying to live in mercy and to live mercy we have missed the point of all of it.
200 Hundred Years Ago Today Vincentian leave for America
200 Hundred Years Ago Today On June 12-13, 1816, thirteen, brave missionaries Including Vincentians – DeAndreis and Rosati boarded the American ship called The Ranger and began their journey to America. Before boarding the ship, they made one last break with their pasts. They laid aside their cassocks and donned the black suits, ties, and […]
Vincentian Family Ministry In Emmitsburg
Father Steve Trzecieski reports that Vincentian Family ministry is alive and well in Emmitsburg, Maryland On July 31st the Daughters of Charity will celebrate the fifth anniversary of the new Province of St. Louise when the four Provinces merged under the successful leadership of Sr. Louise Gallahue, DC, the first Visitatrix, with the establishment of […]
Walking with Vincent….400 years later!
“Walking with Vincent….400 years later!” Society of St. Vincent de Paul Trenton Diocesan Council Keynote address by Father Patrick J. Griffin, CM June 4, 2016 Let me begin by saying that I hope that I will not say anything new today. I am hoping that you know all the stories and principles which I will include […]
Prayer Request – Gene McKenna
June 7, 2016 Fr. Tom McKenna, CM has asked for prayers for his brother, Gene, who is seriously ill.If you wish, you may email your support to Gene via his brother, Tom.
Fr. Flanagan reflects on Mary Queen of Heaven
With this post cmeast.org will begin posting the video of each forthcoming Monday Novena of the Miraculous Medal. Past videos can be accessed at Marys Miraculous Medal YouTube channel. The channel also offers an abbreviated Spanish version of most of the weekly videos. Father Flanagan has just been granted tenure at St. John’s University.
Father Robert Maloney reflects on Jubilee
Homily of Fr. Robert Maloney, CM – June 5, 2016 on the occasion of celebrating special Jubilees with his confreres in the Eastern Province. Readings: 1 Kgs 17:17-24 Gal 1:11-14a, 15ac, 16a, 17, 19 Lk 7:11-17 Theme: God is mercy. Each evangelist has his own particular perspective. Luke, whose gospel we read from today, is […]
Eastern Province celebrates its Jubilarians
Over 200 friends and family of the Eastern Province and the Jubilarians gathered at the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown, Philadelphia on June 5th to celebrate Eucharist and share a festive meal. The 2016 Jubilarians… 65th Anniversary – Fr. Michael Kennedy, CM 60th Anniversary – Br. Carmen Ciardullo, CM 50th Anniversary – Fr. […]
Pope offers profoundly spiritual retreat
America Magzine writes “Pope Francis has not written an encyclical on the priesthood yet, but the profoundly spiritual retreat that he gave today on the central place of mercy in the life and mission of a priest could be considered just that.” “As a Jesuit in Argentina he frequently gave retreats, and this morning, June […]
Pope Francis to priests – Mercy gets its hands dirty
In a series of three reflections Thursday for thousands of priests in Rome for celebrations surrounding the ongoing Jubilee year of mercy, the pontiff said simply: “Mercy gets its hands dirty.” At the General Audience Wednesday, Pope Francis recalled that Friday, 3 June, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus […]
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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!