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Dear friends,

As we begin this season of Advent, Superior General Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, invites us to reflect upon St. Vincent de Paul, the Mystic of Charity. Remembering that “Jesus is mystically seen in the poor,” we are called to be mystics with open eyes. It is a mysticism that seeks the face, which leads first and foremost to an encounter with others who suffer, to an encounter with the faces of the unfortunate and the victims. It is a mysticism in the sense of a spiritual experience of solidarity: a mysticism, which recognizes the dignity of all persons. It is a faith that seeks justice.

Last Wednesday, we celebrated the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal at the Basilica Shrine in Philadelphia. Bishop Efren V. Esmilla, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, presided and preached. A number of Vincentians concelebrated, but the most special moment was the recognition of all our seminarians. They are an impressive group. To view an article on the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal (CAMM) website, click here.

13 Houses video from Rome

As the concelebrants and the laity gathered for the Eucharist in St. Peter’s Basilica on the World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV was meeting with recipients of some of the homes built by the 13 Houses Project. Of special interest is the home he blessed in the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, where he was the bishop. Click here to view a video.

VSO’s November 2025 Bulletin

The Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO) is happy to share its latest Bulletin. Click here to learn how the VSO is supporting efforts to provide clean water to communities.

New posts of the Nuntia Express 

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Internal Seminary in Panama

Seminarians in Panama will be received into the Internal Seminary on Monday, January 5, 2026. Please keep these candidates in your prayers.

May God bless you in the week ahead, and may Our Lady wrap you in her love and grace, drawing you closer to her Son.

Yours in St. Vincent,

Fr. Steve Grozio, CM

Provincial, Congregation of the Mission, Eastern Province

VinSights

Vincentian insights from the Province

Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM

“Wonder about the world and what it ought to look like. The Gospel tells us to be ready, be prepared. Well, how do you do that? Part of that is reflecting on the scriptures and saying, ‘What kind of world does God intend?‘ And then, begin to think about the fullness of time when Christ will come again. In

this Advent season, we think about that.”

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Fr. Pat Griffin, CM

“Vincent was a great believer in Divine Providence. Regarding difficulties he would write: ‘Our Lord is not permitting all these things without some reason; it is unknown to us now, but we will see it some day‘ (CCD VII, 304). We pray this to be so.”

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2. Which religion did the French musical composer of "O Holy Night" practice?

3. Which artist recorded the 2011 album "Christmas"?

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2. Which word game does Pope Leo XIV play by using a different starting word every day?

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3. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed a baby of which species for the second time this year?

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