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Fr. William Hartenbach, C.M., passed away Nov. 21, 2025, at the age of 88 in Perryville, Missouri, after a lifetime of dedicated service.

On Nov. 15, 2025, the Western Province offered with AMM in Perryville a special celebration of the 2025 Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church.

Fr. John Francis Gagnepain, C.M., former Provincial for the Congregation of the Mission Midwest Province, passed away in Perryville, Mo., on Nov. 15, 2025.

Fr. Henry (Hank) Grodecki, C.M., discusses finding Christ in the diverse and faith-filled community of Anchorage, Alaska.

Teresa Manna discusses growing in her faith and learning to love the poor during her two decades of work with the Vincentians.

The Vincentians dedicate their lives to the mission of St. Vincent de Paul. This year’s jubilarians are celebrating 50 and 60 years of service.

Cheryl and James Klein find meaning and fulfillment in their volunteer work at St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at Holy Redeemer parish in San Antonio.

Carol White, at 88, looks back on a life of service to the Catholic Church in San Antonio and her home parish, Holy Redeemer.

Fr. Kevin Fausz, C.M., is pastor of three parishes in San Antonio, Texas, and looks back on the path that took him from nursing to the priesthood.

After serving in the Army, Ernie Wish enrolled in DePaul University and started at 75-year relationship with the Vincentians.