Prayer is a Tribute to Loved Ones

The Congregation of the Mission Midwest Province has embarked on a new ministry, one that unites members of the Vincentian community with those who seek support through prayer. The Vincentian Tribute Program, which began on All Saints Day (November 1), is a ministry of prayer that provides an opportunity for you to express your support of friends and loved ones on a special occasion, during an illness, or at a time of death and loss.

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Lasting Bonds

Every September, the Catholic press carries a story or two about enrollment in seminaries across the country. And every spring, there are stories about the size and composition of the class of newly ordained priests.

Perhaps this is news to many people, but more young men actually leave the seminary than are ordained as priests or take vows as brothers. Studies of seminaries over the years consistently show that only about 50 percent of men who enter the seminary (for the full eight years of formation) are ordained. What happens to the other 50 percent? Many, maybe even most, of them go on to become faithful, dedicated Christian laymen. They raise families, build successful careers, get involved in their parishes, and always carry with them the experiences of faith, education, and community they found during their seminary years.

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Sharing the Wealth: A Cup of Cold Water

At DePaul Centre in Nairobi, Kenya, the Vincentian community literally gives out hundreds of liters of water every day, not in hopes of a reward from the Lord, but out of concern for the “little ones,” as Jesus calls them – in this case, the poor who seek water in a land scorched by drought.

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Welcome, Cindy Rohde

The Congregation of the Mission is pleased to welcome Cindy Rohde to the Midwest Province. Cindy joined the staff as a part-time administrative assistant in the development office in September.

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