Today we observe the memorial of Translation of Relics of St. Vincent de Paul. “Translation” is a bit of jargon from our French roots. It refers to the solemn transfer (or “translation”) of the relics of Saint Vincent to their new home in the chapel of the mother house in Paris.
Month: April 2017
Fr. Tom Hynes Vocation story
Fr.Hynes was ordained to the priesthood on May 23, 1959. Below is his vocation story in his own words. Following that there is a summary of his ministries.
Miraculous Medal Shrine to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions
Miraculous Medal Shrine to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions with Special Presentation: “Fatima and the Miraculous Medal: Prayer as the Power for Peace” Fr. Michael Callaghan, CM “Both the Miraculous Medal and the Rosary are special gifts from the Mother of God,” said Fr. Callaghan. “The Medal and the Rosary light the way and lighten […]
Niagara University celebrates Earth Day with environmental programs
In commemoration of Earth Day, Niagara University establishes two new bachelor’s degree programs in environmental science.
Rev. Thomas J. Hynes, C.M. – Funeral details
Rev. Thomas J. Hynes, C.M. – Funeral details
Fromer Superior General writes on Easter
“In some ways, at least it seems to me, it is more difficult to believe in God’s enfleshment than in his transcendence.”
+Fr. Tom Hynes, CM
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr. Tom Hynes
India vocation story
Fr. Steve India… “The story of my vocation, on the contrary, was like an interstate highway on the Great Plains of the West: smooth, straight and direct…”
The impact of Vincentians on the early American Church
“Remembering Buffalo’s first Catholic bishop, John Timon, ‘a great and good man’”
Easter Triduum for Vincentians
The Eastern Province wishes you all the blessings of these special days! We will return on Easter
March issue of NUNTIA
The March 2017 issue of NUNTIA is now available online
Pope to youth – be builders of the world
Don’t leave it to others to be the protagonists of change. You, young people, are the ones who hold the future! I ask you to be builders of the world, to work for a better world.
Returning to our roots
Let’s go to our Follevilles around the world and again revive our own fire, revive the charism within our own, within ourselves and then encourage others to follow in Vincent’s steps, which is the step of Jesus in the gospel.
Moving out of a comfort zone and bringing Evangelium Gaudium to life
“In my five weeks at the parish in Bedford-Stuyvesant, I experienced the challenge to go to the peripheries and move out of my comfort zone.”
It takes a whole village… Fr. Mike Kennedy’s story
Father Michael Kennedy, C.M. believes “It takes a whole village to raise a child”. Young and old sparked my vocation and the Holy Spirit had great cooperation.
+John Frekot, the husband of Joanne Busfield Frekot
+John Frekot, the husband of Joanne Busfield Frekot, former Provincial Secretary
Thank you to Brother Carmen
A personal reflection as Editor of cmeast.org… but one that I suspect will resonate with the readers of the Vincentian Digest and Notebook
Experience of coming home and community of service
It is not every day nor everyone that experiences living and ministering with a successor of St. Vincent de Paul. Yet, that is what Erik Sanchez experienced during his “pastoral month” in the yearlong internal seminary or novitiate.
Eastern Province hosts international formation meeting
On March 14 and 15 the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia hosted a meeting for the identification and preparation of materials on Vincentian spirituality
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
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!