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Four Jubilarians Celebrate 50 Years
Four Vincentian priests from the Western Province celebrate 50 years of service to St. Vincent’s mission in 2026.
Fr. William Piletic, C.M.–July 26, 1937, to June 12, 2026
We mourn Fr. William R. Piletic, C.M., who died on June 12, 2026, at the Apostle of Charity Residence at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville.
‘Thank you’ from Kenya
Fr. Benson Odhiambo, C.M., offers a message of thanks to all who made the 2026 Kenya Appeal a success.
Listen to Your Heart
Fr. Michael Joyce, C.M., says his most meaningful work has been serving senior Vincentians at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville, Missouri.
Easter Triduum Services-CM Western Province
Images from 2026 Easter Triduum services at some Vincentian parishes in the Western Province, including St. Vincent de Paul in Chicago, St. Vincent de Paul in Los Angeles, Holy Redeemer in San Antonio, St. Catherine Laboure in St. Louis, and Holy Trinity in Dallas.
Fr. Fitzgerald Named Provincial of Eastern Province
The Vincentians of the Eastern Province have announced the election of Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald, C.M., as their new Provincial.
Move Them Forward in Faith
Peggy Brinkman, Director of Religious Education at a Vincentian parish in Sappington, Missouri, discusses teaching as a Vincentian.
This is a Relationship
Bert and Amy Feliss have long supported the Vincentians and feel they have reaped rewards as well.
Do We Take Lent Seriously?
Fr. Ron Ramson, C.M., offers a reflection on Lent from an experience he had teaching in Kenya.
The Way Things Work
Fr. Joe Geders at St. Vincent’s Parish in Perryville says the parishioners carry out the Vincentian mission for those in need.






