Vincentian Priests and Brothers

Joy to the world. The lord is come

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“Shepherds, See the Glory” - Christmas 2011

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Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord

Sing to the LORD a new song;
Sing to the LORD; bless his name.
Announce his salvation, day after day.
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice;
They shall exult before the LORD, for he comes;
He shall rule the world with justice
and the peoples with his constancy. (cf. Ps 96)

Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord

For a child is born to us, a son is given us; upon his shoulder dominion rests.
They name him Wonder-Counselor, Prince of Peace.
His dominion is vast and forever peaceful over his kingdom,
which he confirms and sustains by judgment and justice,
both now and forever. (cf Is 9:5-6)

Today is born our Savior, Christ the Lord

Reflecting this truth again during the Christmas Vigil we want to bring our wishes to all of you. May the joy of Prince of Peace coming fills your hearts with His peace and charity, abundant grace and blessings. May the Kingdom of Justice and Judgement grows in now and during the coming new year.

The Visitor, Provincial Council
Priests, Brothers and Seminarians
of the Province of Poland
Congregation of the Mission

Christmas greetings from the Superior General and the Curia

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:22:37 +0000

“The Lord comes to rule the Earth, justice ad right sustain His throne” says Superior General, Most Rev. G. Gregory Gay CM at the beginning of his annual Christmas message addressed to all members of the Vincentian Family in the world. Other members of the Curia, Assistants General and other officers follow Fr. Greg bringing Christmas greetings in their native languages – English, Spanish, Italian, Tigrinya, Portuguese and Slovak. Watch the video below. Subtitles in English and Polish are attached to all speech.

Watch this video inHigh Definition quality.

You may watch the greetings in other languages French and Spanish

The Curia Personnel wishes Merry Christmas

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:13:17 +0000

Members of of the Vincentian community of the General Curia in Rome, Daughters of Charity and other lay staff send their warm and joyous Christmas greetings to all. On this occasion, in this nine minutes long video you have the unique opportunity to meet all the people working in the Curia. No translation available. In parts English subtitles

Archbishop Tadeusz Goclowski CM awarded highest Polish decoration

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:55:14 +0000

Archbishop Tadeusz Goclowski CM, retired Metropolitan of Gdansk was awarded the Order of the White Eagle, highest Polish state decoration by the Bronislaw Komorowski, President of the Republic of Poland, during the special ceremony in the Presidential Palace in Warsaw, Poland on November 10, day before Polish National Independence Day. Another two awarded today, Zbigniew Romaszewski and Andrzej Wielowieyski are long time Senators and distinguished Solidarity movement leaders who “fought for the freedom of Poland”, as Mr. Komorowski said, and “persisted in challenging conditions at the values, the beliefs that were then sentenced to death, to oblivion.” Msgr Goclowski is known for his strong support for the Solidarity movement and Poland’s struggle for freedom during all the years as archbishop of Gdansk.

Watch video from the ceremony in the Presidential Palace (Polish only)

Archbishop Goclowski [pronounced: Goh-tzlov-skee] was honored “in recognition of distinguished merits to the Republic of Poland, especially in public and social life, as an advocate of democratic change in the country and his achievements in the work for reconciliation between people.” - President praised him giving reasons for the award.

Mr. Komorowski continued addressing Msgr Goclowski: “The Church in Poland was one of the most important strongholds of our national freedom. In addition to the gratitude of a personal nature, there is a great binding gratitude to the entire structure, which was, and hopefully I would like it to continue, a stronghold of Polish freedom, and wisdom… It is also a good moment to say that recalling Polish Church as a stronghold of freedom is one of the foundations where a special atmosphere was built, the special relationship between church and state which is not based on cool calculation, but on the principle of separation of church and state, however as friendly separation.” In conclusion, the President of Poland gratefully added: “honoring you Archbishop for this foundation of Polish democracy and freedom, I give thanks to the entire Polish Church” and added his wish that “he would like this foundation, which often is shown limits and circuvents, to be continued with benefits for the Polish state.”

Read about Archbishop Tadeusz Goclowski CM

the Star (top) and the Great Cross (bottom) of the Order of White Eagle

The Order of the White Eagle is the highest and oldest Polish state decoration which civilians and military, Poles and foreigners are awarded in recognition of their special merits. It was instituted on November 1, 1705 by king Augustus II the Strong. After 3rd partition of Poland in 1795 he was stopped to be given. Restored in 1807 when the Duchy of Warsaw was created and continued during the Kingdom of Poland under Russian administration until the October Revolution in 1917. In 1921 recognized by the Polish Parliament (Sejm) as highest national decoration and awarded until 1939 when the WWII broke up. After 1948 it was no longer used in Poland but rarely it was awarded by the Polish Government in Exile (in London). Finally, it was reinstated in 1992 when the seal, insignia and archives of the Order where handed to President of Poland Lech Walesa. The first person to be awarded the Order of White Eagle after its reinstatement was Blessed Pope John Paul II. The President of Poland is always the Grand Master of the Order. [Go to Wikipedia entry to read more about the Order]

2011 Mission Appeal of the Superior General

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In October every year Superior General addresses his Mission Appeal to all members of the Congregation of the Mission. “My brothers, we once again are in the month of October, the time when traditionally the Superior General makes an appeal to missionaries throughout the world in order to respond to the needs of our own international missions or requests that have come from particular provinces or from Bishop” - Father Greg begins his Letter and continues encouraging “all to reflect seriously upon the contents of this Mission Appeal Letter. It gives an update on the actual missions that we have, introduces new invitations that we have received and highlights some special missions. At the end of the letter is the procedure that you are asked to follow when you want to consider offering yourself as a missionary beyond the limits of your own province.”

Download: 2011 Mission Appeal

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Mission Appeal is also available in:
❧ Español ❦ Français ❦ Polski ❧

Bishop Albin Małysiak CM - burial in the Salwatorski Cemetery

admin — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 02:08:16 +0000

After the Eucharist celebrated in Wawel Cathedral and the funeral rites there the corps of Bishop Albin Malysiak CM was transported to Salwatorski Cemetery, in Krakow, in the parish he lived for most of his episcopacy. He was laid down in the tomb next to new chapel according to his last will. Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz of Krakow presided. The video below reports this part of the funeral ceremony:

Click here > to view the video in HD quality

Bishop Albin Malysiak CM - Funeral Mass in the Wawel Cathedral

admin — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 22:23:06 +0000

Video recording of the Funeral Mass of late Bishop Albin Małysiak CM celebrated in the Wawel Cathedral, Krakow, July 22, 2011. Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, Archbishop of Krakow presided and preached the homily. Cardinal Franciszek Macharski, retired Archbishop of Krakow led funeral rites. Bishop Jan Zajac, Auxiliary Bishop of Krakow, at the beginning of the Mass read the special message from the Holy See on the death of Bishop Malysiak. Archbishop Jozef Michalik of Przemysl, President of the Bishops Conference delivered the speech at the end of the Mass. Dozens of other bishops and over one hundred priests attended.

You may watch the video record of the burial in the Salwatorski Cemetery which followed the Eucharist HERE

Bishop Albin Malysiak CM - Funeral Mass in the Norbertine Sisters church

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:36:28 +0000

Concelebrated funeral Mass in the Norbertine Sisters church at Salwator in Krakow, on Thursday, July 21, 2011 begun funeral celebrations of Bishop Albin Malysiak CM, 94, who died on July 16, 2011. Cardinal Franciszek Macharski, retired Metropolitan of Krakow presided. Here is the brief video report from the event:

Click on this link to view the video in HD quality

Before the Mass begun, all faithful gathered in this rather small church sung he Chaplet of Divine Mercy. Then the Eucharist followed. 3 cardinals, 7 bishops and about one hundred other priests concelebrated. There were dozens of nuns praying in the church and the crowd of lay faithful who packed up the church completely. Many were standing outside.

Cardinal Macharski spoke in the beginning of the Mass. The homily was preached by Bishop Jan Szkodon, Vicar General of the Ciocese of Krakow. The corps of Boshop Malysiak reamained in the church for wake service until Friday morning when it was transported to Wawel Cathedral for the Eucharist and burial.

Superior General announces Vincentian Day of Prayer

admin — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 23:58:42 +0000

“…I write to you in order to present some comments with regard to the Vincentian Family Day of Prayer which will take place on the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul…” Its proposed theme is «Harvest the fruits of the Jubilee Year!», says Superior General Rev. Gregory Gay CM in his letter addressed to all members of the Vincentian Family. Leter is available for reading online and download in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian and Polish:

You may read this Letter here: