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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First professions in Aek Tolang-Sibolga
29 Jul 2024On Thursday, 30 May 2024, in Aek Tolang-Sibolga, Indonesia, 11 novices took their first temporary vows. It was the first time this celebration was held here, instead of in Pematang Siantar where the Second Year Novitiate is based. The Eucharist also included the blessing of the hostel in Aek Tolang and of the Marian grotto…
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Courage
08 Jul 2024‘What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever said?’ the boy asked. ‘Help,’ replied the horse. A quote from: Charlie Mackesy – The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse We should not be afraid to ask for help when needed. Nor should we be afraid to offer help…. We do not live alone in this…
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ANNUAL RETREAT IN BRAZIL
08 Jul 2024With the guidance and accompaniment of Father Donizetti, SJ, and the CRB (Conferência dos Religiosos do Brasil – Conference of Religious of Brazil) team, the region Brazil of CMM Brothers held the 2024 annual retreat with the CRB at the house of Retiro Vicente de Paulo (RVP) in the week from the 23rd to the…
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Renewal of vows in Indonesia
07 Jun 2024Fifteen temporarily professed brothers in the Indonesian province renewed their vows together in Malang this year. Normally, the renewal of vows takes place in the different communities where the brothers live, but this year they opted for a joint gathering. The meeting took place from 27 to 31 May 2024 at the retreat house Griya…
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Central Archives of Brothers CMM to Sint Agatha
07 May 2024On 22 April 2024, the vast majority of the very extensive central archives of the Congregation of Brothers CMM was transferred to the Heritage Centre Dutch Monastic Life in Sint Agatha. A small portion will remain in Tilburg for a while to be prepared for the Heritage Centre. In more than 175 years, the Congregation…
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New young missionary brothers in Brazil
22 Mar 2024On the 5th Sunday of Lent, 17 March 2024, at Mass in the parish of Sagrados Corações Santuário Arquidiocesano da Saúde e da Paz, at the Church of Padre Eustáquio in Belo Horizonte-Minas Gerais, Brazil, the Brothers CMM of the Region of Brazil presented to the parish community the four new young Timorese missionaries –…
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Retreat at school
21 Mar 2024“Change bears fruit” was the motto of the joint retreat of secondary schools Frateran Santo Gabriel Nunukan (SMASGAN) and Frater Don Bosco Tarakan (SMATER D’BOST). There were a total of 292 participants, both teachers and students from both schools, including the committee. This joint retreat was especially for grade XII students and took place from…
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Developments in Kawambwa, Zambia
18 Mar 2024How it started In 2022, a small group of CMM Brothers moved to Kawambwa (Zambia) at the invitation of the Bishop of Mansa to start a new mission. A vocational school for carpenters was started in 2023, and the first students have now completed levels two and three of TEVETA examinations. Expansion! Right from the…
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