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Last Tuesday, the three U.S. provincials, Fr. Marek Sobczak, CM; Fr. Joe Williams, CM; and I gathered for the National Conference of Vincentian Provinces meeting in St. Louis. It is always nice to be together, and in the morning session we were able to share how each of us is doing and talk about activities in each province. The afternoon session was dedicated to our business meeting.
The first topic was the future of the New England Province. Superior General Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, wrote that Fr. Sobczak had been reconfirmed as Visitor of the Province of New England for another three years, adding, “during which [time] he will enter into dialogue with the Province of Poland to verify the possibility of its reconfiguration with it.” Later this month, Fr. Sobczak will meet with the provincial of Poland, so he took advantage of the opportunity to speak with us in advance of that meeting. He was able to tap into the experience and wisdom of the Western Province, which underwent a reconfiguration about 15 years ago, and he was assured of the support of the other two U.S. provinces.
Another topic on the agenda was formation. We shared what each province was doing and talked about how our programs can connect. The Western Province has candidates for a discernment program and other young men who have shown interest in exploring a Vincentian vocation. Continuing on the topic of vocations, we agreed to emphasize the promotion of the vocation of brothers in the Vincentian community.
Fr. Williams reported on the Vincentian Leadership Program, which was held in St. Louis last month. Fr. Erik Sanchez, CM; Fr. Walner Diaz, CM; and Alex Palacios, CM, participated from the Eastern Province, along with confreres working in the Western Province who are from Kenya and India.
More News from Charlotte
Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., of the Diocese of Charlotte joined the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish community for the first day of the Novena in preparation for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. To read the article from the Catholic News Herald click here.
Superior Appointed
Fr. Patrick Obot, CM, has been appointed as the local superior of the community house at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Philadelphia. Congratulations, Fr. Obot.
Vocation Video in Spanish
Over the summer we posted a link to an excellent video "A Day in the LIFE of a Vincentian Seminarian." That video is now available in Spanish. To view it click here.
New Posts of the Nuntia Express
Click here to read a recent post from the Nuntia Express.
Internal Seminary in Panama
Seminarians from Panama will be received into the Internal Seminary on Monday, January 5, 2026. Please keep these candidates in your prayers.
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