it | fr | es
Donate Now
CM Online Catalogue
Donate Now
it | fr | es

Announcement of the appointment as Bishop of the Diocese of Alotau-Sideia of Fr. Jacek Piotr Tendej CM

With gratitude to the Lord, we announce that the Holy Father has entrusted a new mission to our confrere, Rev. Jacek Piotr Tendej, C.M., appointing him Bishop of the Diocese of Alotau-Sideia, in Papua New Guinea.

  • By Communication

Dear Confreres,

Dear members of the Vincentian Family,

Dear friends in the Lord,

 

With a heart grateful to Christ the Good Shepherd, I announce to you that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, today, 7 July 2025, has appointed Father Jacek Piotr Tendej, a member of the Congregation of the Mission, from the Province of Poland, as Bishop of the Diocese of Alotau-Sideia in Papua New Guinea, succeeding our confrere Bishop Rolando Santos.

Father Jacek has generously dedicated his life to the service of the Gospel and the poor in the Vincentian mission, bearing witness to Christ’s charity with simplicity and dedication.

His episcopal appointment is a sign of the universal Church’s trust in the missionary spirit and evangelical witness of our Congregation.

Let us accompany Father Jacek with our prayers and fraternal closeness, entrusting his episcopal ministry to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin of the Miraculous Medal, Saint Vincent de Paul, and all the Saints, Blesseds, and Servants of God of the Little Company.

 

The Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič CM

 

 

Leave a comment

Related articles

Congregation of the Mission

The new liturgical books of the Congregation of the Mission and the Company of the Daughters of Charity

The new Vincentian Lectionary gives voice to the Word of God in the liturgy of the Vincentian Family. A separate volume, edited by Fr. Giorgio Bontempi C.M., which renews the texts, structure and readings specific to St. Vincent, St. Louise and the Miraculous Medal. A visible sign of the Word that illuminates mission and charity.
Read More

Congregation of the Mission

«Embracing poverty to evangelize the poor» – COMMENTARY ON THE C.M. COMMON RULES

At the heart of the Common Rules of the Congregation of the Mission, Father Giovanni Burdese guides us to rediscover poverty as an evangelical virtue, not an end in itself, but a means for evangelisation and service. A spiritual journey in the light of the example of the poor Christ, for a poverty lived with freedom, discernment and love.
Read More

Congregation of the Mission

Constitutions, Statutes and Common Rules

Download the Statutes, Constitutions and Common Rules in different languages ​​here.
Read More

Congregation of the Mission

Until the end – Vincent de Paul, Messenger and Servant

We are pleased to present the beautiful musical work on St. Vincent. Project coordinated by Fr. Salvatore Farì CM. Texts by Sister Rosanna Pitarresi FdC. Music and direction M. Claudio Mantegna.
Read More

Congregation of the Mission

Letter from Father Tomaž on the appointment of Fr. Nélio Pereira Pita as Auxiliary Bishop of Braga

The Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission expresses his gratitude and joy for this new mission in the service of the Church.
Read More

Congregation of the Mission

Message from His Excellency Msgr. Nélio Pereira Pita, CM Bishop-Elect Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Braga (Portugal)

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Nélio Pereira Pita, CM Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Braga (Portugal)
Read More