A Tribute to Pope Francis: Shepherd in the Footsteps of Christ
23 Apr 2025Tilburg, 23 April 2025, by Frater Lawrence Obiko CMM As a testimony, I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have had a personal encounter with Pope Francis during a private audience with the Union of Superiors General in Rome, as well as at the International Vincentian Family Convention, also in Rome. Witnessing him in…
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Update St. Mary’s Skills Training Centre
17 Apr 2025The construction and development of St. Mary’s Skills Training Centre is still ongoing. Much has already been achieved! The brothers in Zambia are grateful for the support they received from the general board of Brothers CMM and from generous donors. This support has played an important role in what has been achieved so far. We…
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“I was in prison and you came to me”
17 Apr 2025Ambassadors of Worldwide Brotherhood in Zambia visit Kawambwa Correction Facility On Sunday, 6th April 2025, a group of 12 Ambassadors of the Zambian group of Worldwide Brotherhood made a visit to the Kawambwa Correctional Facility. They were accompanied by two dedicated brothers, Br. Videlis Minyega and Br. Josphat Malaya. The day was filled with spiritual reflection,…
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Merry Christmas
18 Dec 2024The Word became flesh and made his home among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son, sent by the Father, full of truth and glory. (John 1:14)
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The heart of a leader
15 Oct 2024Brother Lawrence Obiko and Brother Broer Huitema were interviewed as part of a series of videos called ‘The Heart of a Leader’, leading up to the Vincentian Family meeting in Rome, in November 2024. Brother Lawrence tells us about the history of the Congregation of Brothers CMM and outlines some of the challenges facing the…
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Congregation Brothers CMM 180 years
07 Oct 2024On Saturday, October 5, the Dutch Province of the Brothers CMM celebrated the 180th anniversary of the Congregation. August 25, 2024 marked 180 years since the Congregation was founded by Father Joannes Zwijsen, who would later become a bishop and archbishop. Every year the brothers worldwide commemorate that foundation day. In the Netherlands, the 180th…
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General Assembly CMM 2024
07 Oct 2024From 23 September to 4 October 2024, superiors, board members and bursars from all provinces and regions gathered in Tilburg for the General Assembly of the Brothers CMM. The motto of this meeting was: ‘Called to be merciful brothers, joyful and courageous in today’s world – a reflection on our life and mission’. The General…
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Brothers in Belo Horizonte received a visit from the relic of Saint Vincent de Paul
07 Aug 2024On Saturday, July 27, 2024, brothers of the São Vicente Community in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, received the Blood of Saint Vincent relic. This sacred remains of Saint Vincent is kept in the Sanctuary of Caraça (Brazil) and is visiting the social works/missions of the Congregation of Mission (CM). The visit to the brothers’ community was…
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2nd Convocation Vincentian Family
06 Aug 2024We are excited to inform you about the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, which will take place in Rome from November 14 to 17, 2024, under the theme “Keep the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action.” This event is a unique opportunity to strengthen our bonds and renew our commitment to serving those in…
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