In a letter addressed the People of God Pope Francis speaks on clerical sexual abuse and coverup. Here are 6 quotes that struck me
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Solidarity with Pope Francis’ Plea
Solidarity with Pope Francis’ Plea for Peace
Saint John’s University Holds Pope Viewing Party on YouTube
Young people in 20 minute video chat with Pope
Once again the Pope leads the way. Imagine young people from around the world – 20 minute video chat with Pope! Pope Francis simultaneously talked to young people from five continents, all connected at once, thanks to the Internet.
Superior General writes on Iraq
Father Gregory writes to the Vincentian Family in this letter of appeal for funds and prayer on behalf of the People of Iraq.
Clarification regarding Pope’s visit
Clarification Regarding the Presence of Pope Francis at the World Meeting of Families Dear Brother Priests and Deacons, You may have seen news reports circulating this morning confirming that the Holy Father will be present next year at the World Meeting of Families. Please know that the Archdiocese has not received official confirmation of his attendance from […]
Pope will visit Philadelphia in September 2015
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said Pope Francis has accepted his invitation to attend the World Meeting of Families in the U.S. next year, even though the Philadelphia Archdiocese still has not received official confirmation from the Vatican.
Masters of the real – Vincent and Francis
VinFormation celebrates the feast of Vincent on September 27 with the release of “Vincent: Real, Simple” based Fr. Thomas McKenna’s article “Vincentian Simplicity: A Core Leadership Trait” (PDF). In an unplanned coincidence it highlights the similarities between Vincent and Pope Francis since the recent “Pope Francis Interview” provides an insight into his simplicity.
Superior General with the Pope
John Maher CM tells of the phone call Fr. Gregory Gay received inviting him to celebrate the Eucharist with Pope Francis. — The message was sudden and startling. “Sr. Marie Claire asks that you call Sr. Claudia at the Casa Santa Marta immediately”, it read. Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M., Superior General of the Congregation […]
Superior General reflects on Pope Francis
A New Pope, with a Vincentian Heart The following is a reflection on the recent election of Pope Francis by Fr. G. Gregory Gay,C.M., Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity: When Pope Francis was announced as our new Pope, I recall there was complete silence among those of […]
Pope to priests – “Go to outskirts”
During the Chrism Mass Pope Francis asked priests to go to the “outskirts,” where they are most needed. Words reminiscent of Frederic “Let us go to the poor”. “Dear priests, may God the Father renew in us the Spirit of holiness with whom we have been anointed. May he renew his Spirit in our hearts, […]