July 17, 2025
Thank you for opening Vincentian Voices today. This is the newsletter of the Vincentians of the Eastern Province. Tomorrow, July 18, marks the day Our Blessed Mother first appeared to St. Catherine Labouré. The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal is hosting its Miraculous Day of Giving. Be on the lookout for CAMM’s emails, videos, and social media. Can you make a gift here? Any amount helps, and we all thank you. Let’s begin.
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A
message
from
Father
Steve
Grozio,
CM
Dear friends,
When you come to Germantown, you will notice a new shrine on the Rosary Walk next to the Basilica Shrine. The Our Lady of Kibeho Shrine commemorates the Marian apparitions to three young women — Alphonsine, Anathalie, and Marie-Claire — that took place in Kibeho, Rwanda, between 1981 and 1989. The shrine is a collaboration between CAMM and the Martin de Porres Foundation. Cathy Reimel Hamilton, the President of the Foundation said, “The Basilica Shrine is a testament to the diversity of our Church. Here, people worship side by side, all races, nationalities, economic levels, coming together to honor Jesus and His Holy Mother. Adding Our Lady of Kibeho’s story will remind us that our faith is inclusive. She appeared in Rwanda with a powerful message, not just for Africa, but for the whole Church.”
Click here to see pictures of the shrine. Click here to read CAMM’s announcement of the groundbreaking. Click here to read an article about the apparitions that was in the National Catholic Register.
Congratulations to Fr. Pat McDevitt, CM
Saint Luke Institute has announced the appointment of Fr. Patrick J. McDevitt, CM, PhD, as the organization’s new President & CEO. “He comes to SLI having served as a parish priest, pastoral counselor, seminary educator and formator, university professor, as well as in international missions and provincial administration.” To read the press release, click here.
Newest Post of the Nuntia Express
Click here to read the newest posts of the Nuntia Express. Some of the articles are on Bishop-elect Jacek Piotr Tendej, CM, and the announcement of the First CIF Meeting for Vincentian Pilgrimage Guides.
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. Tom McKenna, CM
“Jesus turns to Peter: ‘Who is it that you say I am?’ … For all of us, this famous encounter raises the issue of listening, better ‘deep listening.’ Do we try for that in our prayer?”
Fr. Pat Griffin, CM
“I love the idea that a newborn child finds comfort on resting against the chest of his/her mother because he/she can hear and feel her heartbeat that is so familiar. Could it have been any different for Jesus?”
From our Vincentian universities
Trivia time!
1. In law, what term means substantial and intentional interference with another person’s right of ownership over their personal property?
2. What was the name of St. Vincent’s mother?
3. Who fell off a stage during a concert on July 11?
last week’s results
1. How many chord changes are in the 16-bar theme of John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps,” helping make it a landmark piece in jazz?
11 guesses
1 correct answer
2. Who is the head of government in Ireland, holding the most power?
9 guesses
4 correct answer
3. What is the center of attention at an annual event held in Minneapolis every June?
8 guesses
3 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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