from our confreres
The CALL of Catholic Social Teaching: A Reflection on Homelessness–Fr. Patrick McDevitt, C.M.
The depth of love for our sisters and brothers in poverty needs to be accompanied by a commitment to advocacy (a commitment to stand with and to work in the best interest of the poor) for systemic change in policies that deny or limit access to needed resources for the poor.
China Centennial Part 4–Frs. Lavelle, Coyle, Lewis, and Altenburg
In the fourth installment of this series, we examine the experience of Fr. John Lavelle, C.M., during his brief missionary work in China. We also observe the arrival of the second group of Vincentian missionaries from the Western Province: Frs. James Coyle, C.M.,...
A Christmas Season Reflection
During this season of Christmas, when we see a Nativity scene, a Christmas tree, and exchange gifts, may we be reminded of the gift of Christ in our life and how we … are invited each day to share the light of Christ … with those around us.
China Centennial Part 3–Fr. Paul Misner, C.M.
In the third installment of this series commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission Western Province’s mission in China, we meet Fr. Paul Misner, C.M., whose seminary work overseas bore great fruit in the numbers of the ordained realized during his time there.
China Centennial–Part 2, Answering the Call
Fr. Sheehan served in various capacities during his time in China. In 1925, he was successful in recruiting more confreres from the Western Province to join the missionaries in China. In 1928, faced with the possibility of the Western Province abandoning its missions in China, Sheehan lobbied the provincial and the Superior General not to withdraw from these missions.
The CM at the UN: Sustainable Development Goals in the U.S.
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals are the backbone of the United Nation’s global plan for people, prosperity, and the planet, with a target date of 2030 and the promise to leave no one behind. Spoiler Alert: we aren’t going to make it. Not in the U.S., and not...
China Centennial Pt. 1–They Left Their Hearts
This monthly series on the China Missions of the 20th and 21st centuries leads up to the 2023 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission Western Province’s ministry in China. We begin with an introduction of the events and people who were key in establishing the presence of Vincentians from the Western Province of the U.S. in these missions.
The CM at the UN, Sustainable Development Goal #11–Jim Claffey
In recent years, air pollution causes at least 4.2 million premature deaths. So what’s the deal? We’re in 2021–where’s the solar power? The wind turbines? SDG 11 asks this question and many more, striving to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Love is Inventive–Fr. Ray Van Dorpe, C.M.
The feast day for St. Vincent de Paul, the founder of the Congregation of the Mission, is celebrated Sept. 27. For this occasion, Fr. Ray Van Dorpe, C.M., offers the following reflection.
Lives of the Vincentian Saints–St. John Gabriel Perboyre, C.M. (1802-1840)
St. John Gabriel Peryboyre, C.M., a Vincentian martyr, gave his life while serving as a missionary in 19th century China.