July 24, 2025

Thank you for opening Vincentian Voices today. This is the newsletter of the Vincentians of the Eastern Province. This week, we explore how our Vincentian values impact the Catholic Church and the world at large. Conversely, we also look at how the world and Catholic Chruch influences us. God bless.

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from

Father

Steve

Grozio,

Dear friends,

In recognition of the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission, Niagara University will present the Ozanam Medal to the Province at the University’s President's Dinner on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. All are invited to attend, especially those who studied at Niagara.

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CMSM Justice & Peace Alert

Click here to read the July 17, 2025, issue of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men [CMSM] Justice & Peace Alert. It contains articles that include the president of the US Catholic Conference of Bishops’ (USCCB) reaction to the Big Beautiful Bill Act and the formulary of the Mass for the Care of Creation.

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. John Freund, CM

"Prior to the time of Vincent, the only way women could dedicate their lives to God was in monastery-like convents very closely governed."

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Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM

"I keep thinking about the immigration question. Wouldn't we address it quite differently if we always, always, always remember that each and every person is made in the image and likeness of God?"

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From our Vincentian universities

New grad working to make the arts more accessible

Fr. Pat Griffin, CM, reflects on lifelong ministry

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Trivia time!

1. With whom did Pope Leo XIV speak to commemorate the 56th anniversary of the moon landing?

Buzz Aldrin

Neil Armstrong

Michael Collins

2. What was the name of St. Vincent de Paul's father?

Bernard

Jean

Gayon

3. In the "Lord of the Flies," what is also destroyed when Piggy is killed?

the beast

the radio

the conch

last week's results

1. In law, what term means substantial and intentional interference with another person’s right of ownership over their personal property?

Burglary

Conversion

Trespass to chattels

13 guesses | 2 correct answers

2. What was the name of St. Vincent's mother?

Bertrande

Jean

Marie

7 guesses | 3 correct answers

3. Who fell off a stage during a concert on July 11?

Drake

Taylor Swift

Mr. Met ( ! )

7 guesses | NO correct answers

Prayer requests

Please pray for the repose of the souls of:

All the Vincentian priests and brothers who have gone before us

Please remember in your prayers:

Our sick brothers and priests

Our confreres in St. Catherine’s Infirmary

All those affected by war

All those affected by natural disasters

All victims of violence and their families

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