Father Michael Carroll, describes how the Eastern Province was well represented with the Vincentian Family in Poland July 27, 2016 Dear Confreres and friends of the Eastern Province, May Christ’s Peace be with you always! I would like to share with you the wonderful event that our young adults from the Eastern Province are taking […]
Month: July 2016
Vincentian pioneers in America – Experience the beginning of a 200 year journey
In the words of the pioneers themselves … A History of the Vincentians in the United States For the first time a video documentary tells the story of the Vincentian pioneers in America. “Journey of Faith: The History of the Vincentians in the United States”, produced by Anthony F. Kuzia, C.M., and Marian A. O’Brien, tells […]
New Superior General Speaks at World Youth Day
Newly elected Superior General, Tomaž Mavrič speaking to the Vincentian Family Youth gathering prior to the opening of World Youth Day in Krakow.
+Theresa Marron Rooney
Theresa Marron Rooney who passed away on July 15, 2016. Theresa is the sister of Henry Marron, the late John, Mary, Betty, and Rev. Joseph Marron, CM.
Day 19, July 15: Forward in Hope
The assembly began this last day by remembering in our prayers all those who died or were wounded in the terrorist attack yesterday in Nice…. Fr. Tomaz ended with some powerful words: “Let’s keep dreaming, but let’s dream together. If one person dreams alone, the dream remains a dream. But if we dream together, the dream becomes a reality.”
Day 18, July 14: Almost Home (I Think)
Gabriel Naranjo of Colombia presented the final document on behalf of the Synthesis and Redaction Commission. He explained in detail how the committee drafted and prepared the document, and why they added or did not add particular suggestions or proposals that were given on the floor during the assembly.
Day 17, July 13: Coming Down the Stretch
Frédéric Pellefigue from the Commission on Synthesis and Redaction presented proposed general lines of action. The floor was then opened for comments. As expected, many delegates made observations and suggestions. After lunch, the delegates again met in continental groups to discuss concrete lines of action for each conference. They will return tomorrow for a plenary session.
Day 16, July 12: Moving Towards a Vision
Day 16, July 12: Moving Towards a Vision After approval of the minutes, the assembly watched some greetings. First, Gary Mueller, superior of the Region of Kenya, sent congratulations to Fr. Tomaz, along with some other members of that mission. Then, there were videos of greetings from the seminarians in Brazil and the seminarians in […]
Fr. Pieber’s surgery successful
Fr. Carl Pieber, CM, Director of the Miraculous Medal Shrine, had successful surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday night and is resting comfortably. He will be back at St. Vincent’s Seminary, Philadelphia, PA, on Wednesday, July 13th. He thanks all of you for your prayers.
Day, 15, July 11: Discerning Our Calling
Day, 15, July 11: Discerning Our Calling After prayer and the approval of the minutes, the assembly began a discussion on the international missions. Based upon recommendations from the provincial assemblies, the delegates engaged in table discussions about how to animate these missions and to provide recommendations for their improvement. … Many noted the importance […]
Flickr follows the General Assembly
Flickr follows the General Assembly! (For those not active in the various forms of social media Flickr is the digital equivalent of the family photograph album.)
Archbishop Cupich – homily to General Assembly
Archbishop Cupich spoke about how the Vincentian charism is one that goes beyond the Congregation, how we participate in the mission of the church.
Day 13, July 9: Sweet Home Chicago
Day 13, July 9: Sweet Home Chicago After prayer, the assembly began as usual with the prayer for the assembly and the approval of the minutes. The Synthesis and Redaction Committee then presented the first draft of the final document. While waiting for copies of the document to arrive, the members of the committee — […]
Carl Pieber – Prayer request
Prayers are requested for Carl Pieber, CM, Director of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, who is hospitalized with complications from a medical procedure. He is being transferred today to a medical center in center city, Philadelphia, PA, where he will have to undergo surgery to correct the problem.
Day 12, July 8: General Election
Day 12, July 8: General Election Jeremy Dixon continues his chronicles on the official site of the General Assembly. It was a day primarily devoted to electing the Vicar General and Assistants General from the various regions.
Meet the new Curia of the Congregation of the Mission
Superior General and new General Council of the Congregation of the Mission: (from left) Fr. Aaron Gutierrez, Fr. Zeracristos Yosef, Fr. Miles Heinen, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, Superior General, Fr. Javier Álvarez, Vicar General, Fr. Matthew Kallamkal. #AG2016CM With the elections completed today, we present here the new members of the Congregation of the Curia.
Two Assistants General elected
The Office of Communications is happy to announce the election of the following confreres as Assistants General: Aaron Gutiérrez Nava; from Mexico, presently serving as Visitor in Mexico . Zeracristos Yosef, CM has been relected as an Assistant.
Day 11, July 7: Point(s) of Order
Day 11, July 7: Point(s) of Order Jeremy Dixon continues his chronicles…. After mass and breakfast, we began the day again invoking the Holy Spirit. On the second ballot, Javier Alvarez was re-elected vicar general. He thanked the assembly for once more entrusting him with this responsibility, who congratulated him with a standing ovation. The […]
Fr. Alvarez re-elected Vicar General
Fr. Francisco Javier Álvarez Munguía, CM has been re-elected Vicar General. Balloting continues through the day for Assistants General.
Day 10, July 6: Solidarity
Day 10, July 6: Solidarity The day began with mass celebrated by Fr. Tomaz with the main concelebrants being Michael Talapkanych, the other delegate from the vice-province of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, and Paul Roche of Ireland, the former vice-provincial. In his first words to us as superior general, Fr. Tomaz urged us to be […]
Official Biography of Tomaž Mavrič, CM
Tomaž Mavrič, CM Twenty-fifth Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Company of the Daughters of Charity. Father Tomaž was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on 9 May 1959. His mother, Leopoldina, and his father, Joze, were born in Slovenia in 1932. They left the country, which at that time was Yugoslavia, […]
Share in the blessing of Fr. Tomas Mavrick
Moments after new Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and Company of Daughters of Charity, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič was elected and legally installed as successor of St. Vincent de Paul. We share our joy with all of you. If you watch closely you will see him so visibly moved by the blessing that he […]
Let me introduce Tomas Mavric Superior General
Let me introduce the new Superior General…
Habemus Superiorem Generalem!
Jeremy Dixon writes of Day 9, July 5: Habemus Superiorem Generalem! Our day began with mass celebrated by Fr. Greg, his last as superior general. At the end of mass, Bishop Varghese led the assembled confreres in a prayer of blessing over him. As we settled into our meeting space, our tellers, Csaba Vass of Hungary […]
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM – new Superior General
ANNOUNCEMENT – Rev. Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM – new Superior General I have the joy of announcing that on this Tuesday, 5 July 2016, during our XLII General Assembly, Rev. Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Vice-Visitor of Cyril and Methodius, was elected Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and of the Company of the Daughters […]
Infographics helpful for understanding elections
We just received the following infographics which will provide some insight into the process of elections this week. http://ag2016.cmglobal.org/en/2016/07/04/process-of-elections-some-elements/
Correct links to Bp. Varghese retreat presentations
With apologies for omitted links here are the links for Bishop Varghese’s three presentations Homily First retreat reflection Second retreat reflection
Bp. Varghese – Second retreat conference
Bishop Varghese asks the confreres “Detach from your own preconceived ideas and engage your capacity to think, reflect, discuss, listen, speak, and deliberate in the Spirit of Christ so that the Lord can think, speak and act through you.” This conference offers many practical suggestions toward becoming “An Assembly united in the mind of Christ” […]
Bp. Varghese – First retreat conference
In his first retreat reflection Bp. Varghese begins by sharing that he “accepted (this assignment) as a penance for making the proposal that the General Curia invite a CM bishop to speak at the General Assembly.” But anyone reading these reflections will quickly realize why he was chosen to speak at not only our Assembly […]
Bp. Varghese – Election retreat homily
Bishop Varghese, a former member of the Congregation’s Curia, offered the following homily at the beginning of a day of recollection prior to the election of the Superior General and Assistants. XIV Sunday in Ordinary Time: Lk. 10:1-12, 17-20: The Missionary mandate of all Christians. Full text … The missionary does not go as a conqueror, but as […]
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