1. Early life of “the priest of the Miraculous Medal” FATHER ALADEL was born at Les Termes, in the department of Cantal, Southern France, the 4th May 1800. It was fitting that he should be … Read More
Biography of Johannes Müllener CM, China missionary
Name and Name Modifications: Chinese: Mu Tianchi Relevance for the China Mission: Johannes Müllener worked in China at a time, when Christianity was officially forbidden. For several years, he worked alone and secretly as a … Read More
Remembering the missionary who embraced China
When Belgian Lazarist Father Vincent Lebbe arrived in China in 1901 he had a marked effect on Christianity in the country and in the northeast city of Tianjin in particular. He was vicar general of … Read More
Théodoric Pedrini C.M., The Emperor’s Musician
(1670-1747) During the latter part of the 18th century the Vincentians were asked by the Holy See to replace the Jesuits in various countries: Prussia, the Ottoman Empire, and especially China. However, even before this … Read More
René Alméras, C.M.
Background and Early Life Fr René Alméras CM was the second Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, and the immediate successor of Vincent de Paul. Elected in January 17, 1661 following the death … Read More