In this Vincentian Mindwalk I am going to predict some things about what will happen when an ailing 86-year-old Pope Francis braves the sweltering heat wave in Lisbon to spend some time with young people at World Youth Day.
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Do You Remember Your Grandparents?
Is there any connection between the celebration of World Youth Day and the World Day for Grandparents and Elderly?
Has Pope Francis “Made a Mess?”
Almost ten years ago to the day, Pope Francis told young people his hopes for World Youth Day. The sound bite people remember… “make a mess”.
Today many from both the left and the right are saying he himself has made a mess.
The Abuse Synod – A Tale of Two Meetings
Insights into what has not been highlighted in the media accounts of the Abuse Synod.
Fr. Grozio Reflects On His Experience at World Youth Day
Father Stephen Grozio, CM, the Visitor of the USA Eastern Province shares with us his experienceof the Vincentian Youth Meeting (EJV).
Ten Things Pope Francis Said at World Youth Day
We all know Pope Francis has a way with words. Here are ten things Pope Francis said to young people (and to us) at World Youth Day.
“Indigenous World Youth Day, Awarded Grant (Soloy Panama 2019)
On February 2, 2018, Adveniat awarded a $10,000 USD grant to Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald, C.M.i The Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO), moreover, matched the grant for a total award of $20,000 USD.
Panamanian Indigenous Youth dialogue with their Bishops
Panamanian Indigenous Youth dialogue with their Bishops
WYD wrap up for Eastern Province
Sharing his impressions, Astor Rodriquez provides a WYD wrap up for our Province and its pilgrims. VYM/WYD Pilgrimage of Mercy On July 21, 37 young adults and three priests embarked on this year’s Vincentian Youth Gathering and World Youth Day convocation, 32 from the USA a sd 5 from Panama. Youth from Niagara University, St […]
Eastern Province Youth at WYD
The following collection of pictures has been taken from the Facebook pages of Astor Rodriguez and Joe Fitzgerald. Astor led the contingent from St. John’s and Joe Fitzgerald the contingent from Soloy in Panama. Of course, the Panama contingent was thrilled at the news the next World Youth Day will be in Panama. See if you can […]
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.
WYD – Next stop Poland!
Pope Francis invoked the intercession of the Virgin Mary in preparation for Krakòw, asking “for the light of the Holy Spirit upon the journey that will lead us to this next stage in our joyful celebration of faith and the love of Christ.” Vatican News (Be sure to visit the website of the New England […]