our stories
Momma Knows Best About Supporting the Vincentians
Anne and John Scheurich’s support of the Vincentians is deeply rooted in family and love.
Region of Kenya Elevated to Vice-Province
The designation of vice-province recognizes the potential for continued growth and affords a greater level of autonomy.
DePaul University Names New President
Dr. Robert L. Manuel has been named the 13th president of DePaul University in Chicago. DePaul, sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission Western Province.
Bro. Thomas Juneman, C.M.–Nov. 27, 1953-April 11, 2022
Bro. Tom Juneman, C.M., was born in Blue Island, IL, on Nov. 27, 1953, to James Juneman and Margaret Flannes. He was one of four children with one brother and two sisters.
Rev. Michael J. Boyle, C.M.–Sept. 24, 1928-April 4, 2022
Fr. Mike Boyle, C.M., was born to Bernard Boyle and Josephine McElhinney in Chicago, IL, on September 24, 1928. He was baptized at Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica on Chicago’s west side on October 5, 1928.
Friend of the Vincentians Lauds Care for the Poor
Jim Kistner grew up fifth of seven kids in North St. Louis. “They always taught us that we were given a lot and that we need to give back.”
Rev. John T. Richardson, C.M.
We mourn Rev. John. T. Richardson, C.M., who passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Fr. Richardson served as president of DePaul University from 1981 to 1993. (Updated 5/3/22)
A Lenten Reflection–Fr. Ray Van Dorpe, C.M.
This year I took a deep breath before Ash Wednesday and prepared myself for another go-round with Lent. But somehow this year Lent doesn’t seem quite so bad.
Bro. Mark Elder Near End of Mural Project
Bro. Mark Elder, C.M., is near the final stages of his six-year public art project at DePaul University in Chicago, where he has taught art for 28 years.
Kenya Appeal Donation Match for Ukraine
The Congregation of the Mission Western Province will match, dollar-for-dollar, all donations to the Kenya Appeal, up to $75,000 for Vincentian efforts on the ground in Ukraine.