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CIF

International Formation
Center

The CIF offers courses for priests and brothers of the Congregation of the Mission, as well as some courses for other members of the Vincentian Family.

History of CIF

The concept of ongoing formation in the Congregation originated with St. Vincent de Paul himself. At the first Assembly held in October 1642, a second formation was proposed after 6 or 7 years of initial formation. While the idea was good, it functioned irregularly and was once referred to as an “updating seminar.” For a certain period it was called a “refresher seminar”.

The 1992 General Assembly established a new program of Ongoing Formation. The theme, in general terms, is in our Constitutions and Statutes: our formation must be ongoing and updated throughout life. (C # 81)

Under the guidance of the Superior General, a first formation group emerged. It was structured by John RYBOLT, who was its Director. Its Vice-Directors were Jean-Pierre RENOUARD and Louis Alphonse STERLING. The first ongoing formation session was held in 1994.

The venue for these meetings is the Mother House of the Congregation of the Mission in Paris. While not the original St. Lazare, it is the most historically significant site with the strongest link to the life and ministry of St. Vincent and the Congregation. The body of St. Vincent de Paul (1581–1660) rests in the main chapel. Moreover, from this location it is easy to visit other Vincentian Family sites in Paris and in France.

The program has remained essentially faithful to its principles and is fundamentally:

1. A reflection on the biography of St. Vincent de Paul and the history of the Vincentian Family.
2. The study of the different aspects of Moral Theology and Spirituality derived from Vincentianism.
3. The inclusion of practical and current issues of Vincentian ministry.
4. The effort to find solutions to the problems that affect the poor today.

We believe that these four points should go together. At each meeting we reflect on our vocation, life and ministry. Each theme is generally presented by a speaker. Thanks to simultaneous translation, groups speaking English, Spanish and French can coexist. Occasionally, CIF can also be conducted for people who speak other languages. The ultimate goal is to enrich our vocation as Vincentian missionaries.

The responsibility for the CIF lies with the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission. The team is composed of the Director, Fr. Dr. Andres R. M. Motto, CM, and Vice-Director, Fr. Emmanuel Typamm, CM.

Andres Motto, CM

Director of the International Vincentian Formation Center

+54 9 11 4084-4705
andresmotto@gmail.com

Contact

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  • Congregatio Missionis
  • Via dei Capasso, 30, 00164 Rome, Italy

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