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China Mission Centennial Set for Sept. 23
A celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Congregation’s mission to China will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, starting a Mass at 10 a.m. in Perryville, MO.
2023-24 Parish Appeals Now Underway
Our Parish Appeals for 2023-24 are focused on serving the poor in Kenya, providing care for senior Vincentians, and supporting vocations and formation programs.
Blessing and Dedication of VMH
The Western Province celebrated its new Vincentian Mission House with a blessing and dedication ceremony Aug. 19 with St. Louis Archbishop Mitchell Rozanski.
Fr. McDevitt Interviewed on St. Louis Public Radio
Fr. Patrick McDevitt, C.M., was interviewed Aug. 15 on St. Louis Public Radio about the Aug. 19 dedication of the Vincentian Mission House in St. Louis.
What providence is all about
Bro. Mark Elder, C.M., says an event that occurred before he was born provided a sense of purpose in his life. Watch his video interview.
Vincentian Spirit Inspires Couple’s Faith Journey
“Every Vincentian priest I’ve ever met has inspired me in some way. Their approach that I’ve witnessed again and again is to lead with love.” -Kathy Palter
2023 Jubilarians
Our 2023 Jubilarians are celebrating 40 and 60 years as Vincentian priests or brothers. Please join us in congratulating them for these milestones.
A Structure In Everything
Benny Ruiz, an architect by training, and also an affiliate of the Congregation of the Mission, blends finance, liturgy, and music at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas.
There’s No Place I’d Rather Be
Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., serves as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas, where his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started more than 40 years ago.
China Centennial Series Part IX–Post-WWII
By the late 1940s, the effects of World War II continued to impact the missions in China, both in terms of the number of priestly vocations coming from China as well as on the confreres working there.