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Fr. Jerome Herff: I Needed to do Something
In November’s Conversations with Confreres video, Fr. Jerome Herff, C.M., tells about a gratifying 14-year assignment at a Navajo reservation.
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.
Bro. Goertz Sees Needs and Opportunities
In the October installment of Conversations with Confreres, Bro. Harvey Goertz, C.M., tells of serving a community after a devastating tornado.
WWP Grant Affords Social Justice Lessons
The 2021 recipient of the Walking with the Poor Grant reports a successful year of teaching social justice lessons to freshman university students, including on the charism of St. Vincent de Paul.
Fr. Gilbert Walker to Head Popular Mission Team
Fr. Pat McDevitt, C.M., provincial of the Western Province, recently appointed Fr. Gilbert Walker, C.M., as the new Executive Director of the Vincentian Popular Mission Team.
Vincentians Inspire Couple to Carry on the Mission
Vie and Rick Thorgren’s connection to the Vincentians runs deep and dates back to Vie’s chilhood, though she didn’t know it at the time.
Fr. Hinni Reflects on Vincentian Community
Fr. Tom Hinni, C.M., reflects on Vincentian community and says his calling came to him through a trusted advisor.
2022-23 Parish Appeal is Underway
The fiscal year 2023 Parish Appeal supports housing and seminary transporation in Kenya, as well as care of senior Vincentian priests and brothers in the U.S. Your support makes a real difference.
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.
Fr. Golden Says His Vocation Was a Surprise
In Conversations with Confreres, Fr. Paul Golden, C.M., tells how his calling was unexpected.