our stories
Loaves and Fishes
Volunteers Mary and Willy Miranda run the Trust in Jesus Cuisine ministry at Sacred Heart Parish in Patterson, CA.
A Teaching Moment
Raised in an orphanage, Fr. Stephen Gallegos, C.M., tries to teach about liturgy to help people grow in faith.
From Vietnam to Patterson
Fr. Nhan “Tino” Tran, C.M., was recently named pastor at Sacred Heart Parish in Patterson, CA, after seven years at the parish.
Vincentian Roots Run Deep in Chicago Family
Mark and Eileen McNabola of Chicago reflect on their devotion to and support of the Vincentians.
What Makes a Vincentian: The Vow of Celibate Chastity
The Vincentian vow of chastity is, rather than restrictive, very freeing in many ways.
Thank You for Supporting the Vincentians in Kenya
Fr. Edwin Mugwe, C.M., offers thanks for all who supported the Western Province’s 2024 Kenya Appeal, which recently topped its goal.
Fr. Joseph Williams, C.M., to serve as Provincial of Western Province
On June 25, 2024, Fr. Joseph Williams, C.M., will be installed as Provincial Superior for the Congregation of the Mission Western Province.
Fr. Dan Thiess to Serve as Chaplain for Catholic Charities
Fr. Dan Thiess, C.M., will serve as Chaplain for Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, a newly formed position at the organization.
What Makes a Vincentian: The Vow of Poverty
The vow of poverty does not mean living a life of destitution. Rather, it means living a life that is simple, not building up unneeded wealth…to live as Jesus lived.
Fr. Lima named Assoc. Principal at St. Vincent’s Schools in Perryville
St. Vincent’s Junior and Senior High Schools in Perryville, MO, will have a new Associate Principal in the coming academic year, Fr. Ranjan Lima, C.M., from the Northern India Province.