by cduggan@vincentian.org | Jul 7, 2026 | Carousel, Province News
This article was published in the summer 2026 issue of The Vincentian, the quarterly newsletter of the Congregation of the Mission Western Province. Frank Congata looks back on a lifetime with the Vincentians “One Vincentian professor told me that life is a journey...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | Jun 30, 2026 | Carousel, Province News
This article was published in the summer 2026 issue of The Vincentian, the quarterly newsletter of the Congregation of the Mission Western Province. In 2026, four Vincentians will celebrate their 50-year jubilees in the priesthood. Rev. Daniel P. Borlik, C.M. Fr. Dan...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | Jun 16, 2026 | Carousel, Province News
Fr. William R. Piletic, C.M., died on June 12, 2026, at the Apostle of Charity Residence at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville, Missouri, at the age of 88 years old. The son of Rudolph and Elvira (Newton) Piletic, both of whom preceded him in death, he was born...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 18, 2026 | Carousel, Province News
The 2026 Kenya Appeal has surpassed its goal of $150,000 to support efforts for the poor, education, vocations, formation, and much more in the Vice-Province. Fr. Benson Odhiambo, C.M., Visitor for the Congregation of the Mission Vice-Province of Kenya, offers a...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 15, 2026 | Carousel, Province News
Fr. Michael Joyce, C.M., who celebrates his 50-year jubilee this year, has served in many capacities during his years in ministry, including seminary formation, canon law, pastoring, and more. He says he has enjoyed all of his assignments, but he admits the most...
by cduggan@vincentian.org | May 11, 2026 | Carousel, Province News
The Vincentians of the Eastern Province have announced the election of Fr. Joseph G. Fitzgerald, C.M., as their next Provincial. His term begins on June 1, 2026. A native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Fr. Fitzgerald was ordained in 2005. He has had a vast missionary...
