Dear Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission,
This special issue of our magazine “Nuntia” is an occasion of deep joy and reflection for all of us.
We celebrate a historic moment: the beatification of Ján Havlík, seminarian and martyr of the faith, which took place on August 31, 2024, in Šaštin, Slovakia. Ján, a young Vincentian, was a shining example of fidelity to the mission, facing persecution and suffering with the strength of one who lives for Christ. In him, we find the embodiment of a missionary disciple, faithful to the point of ultimate sacrifice, who invites us to renew our commitment to following the Gospel.
This edition is dedicated to his testimony, a ray of light that illuminates our mission and encourages us to persevere with boldness and love. May Blessed Ján Havlík intercede for us and inspire us daily in our missionary journey.
From 20 to 25 April 2026, the Congregation of the Mission gathers in Batu, Indonesia, the Superior General, the General Curia, and Asia-Pacific Visitors to reflect on the Vincentian mission, pastoral challenges, and the future of the Congregation.
We invite our brothers and sisters to read, reflect on, and share Nuntia in their communities and with the Vincentian Family, so that the communion and apostolic zeal that unite us in the same vocation may grow.
The Congregation of the Mission is pleased to announce the publication of a new book now available on Amazon: St. Vincent de Paul and Devotion to Mary: The Founder’s Gift to the Vincentian Family – Yesterday and Today, by Robert P. Maloney.
Dear Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission,
