The Vincentian Family moves forward

From 8 to 12 January 2020, leaders of Vincentian branches gathered for a shared process of discernment as the Vincentian Family begins its 5th Centenary. The meeting was initiated with the presence representatives from almost 100 branches of the Family. These men and women came together in order to reflect upon the realities of collaboration…

Together as one in Kenya

From 27 to 29 December, brothers CMM in Kenya came together in Mosocho for the Provincial Day. Brother Elijah Agilo shares the main points of this meeting: Behind all possibilities there lies unity. This was a point of reflection for me as we gathered together with fellow brothers in Mosocho Community for our Provincial Day….

Merry Christmas

Provincial Chapter in Indonesia 2019, day 1 and 2

From 8 to 14 December 2019, the first part of the Provincial Chapter of the Province of Indonesia is held at the Carolus Boromeus House in Syantikara – Yogyakarta. The Provincial Chapter is led by moderator Pastor Inno Renwarin, MSC. The celebration of the opening eucharist was preceded by the lighting of the Chapter candle…

News from the superior general

Rome, 1 December 2019 – From 25 November to 2 December, superior general Brother Lawrence Obiko was in Rome to attend the USG Assembly and a meeting of Tutti Fratelli in Rome. He shares some of his experiences:

Brothers CMM participate in Social Service Team of Sibolga Diocese, Indonesia

The video below shows the activities of the Sibolga Diocese Social Service Team to the out-station Mursala. There are 19 families living in this station which is part of the parish area of St. Joseph Pandan. The journey to the location is quite far and also depends on weather conditions, which are sometimes unpredictable. The…

Youngsters in Church in Namibia

Tses, 17 November 2019 – On Sunday 17 November the students of the school in Tses went to Mass together. It was a lively service! Apart from providing good education, the Brothers CMM in Tses accompany the learners from St Therese Secondary School in participation in the Church activities on Sunday’s. They ask for your…

Proud to be a Brother CMM – meeting of Junior Brothers CMM Region Timor Leste

The weekend of 12 to 14 November were happy days for the junior brothers in Timor Leste, because in this weekend they had the opportunity to come together. Their meeting took place at the formation house in Hera. The meeting was organized to share their joys and challenges as junior brothers. The event was organized…

Jubilee celebrations in Kenya

In Kenya, the highlight of the jubilee celebrations of 175 years CMM took place on 19 October 2019. Main celebrant in the Eucharist was Mgr. Philip Arnold Anyolo, archbishop of Kisumu. Br. Augustine Monari made a powerpoint presentation and an exposition about the history of CMM. This exposition was built in the library of OIP…