«Give yourselves to God in the person of the poor»
When reading St Vincent’s letters and accounts of his life, sooner or later you come across a phrase that seems to sum up his entire experience: some young women, talking to him, say that they have ‘given themselves to God in the person of the poor’.
Saint Vincent and the “discarded”
When we think of Saint Vincent de Paul and the poor, we think of peasants in the French countryside or beggars in Paris. But if we look at his letters and documents, the picture broadens: we see lepers, blind beggars, galley slaves, prisoners, “disorderly” girls, women wounded in their souls. It is the world of […]
The Congregation of the Mission celebrates 400 years of charity together with Pope Leo and 1,300 people living in poverty
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.
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.
«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 […]
Constitutions, Statutes and Common Rules
Download the Statutes, Constitutions and Common Rules in different languages here.
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.
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. .
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)
