Published on: April 17, 2015

What led to founding the Congregation of the Mission?

cm-seal Ever wonder what led to founding the Congregation of the Mission?

Cooperating With God’s Plan: Events Leading to the Establishment of the Congregation of the Mission

VinFormation offers a brief presentationon offers insights into its pre-history and the series of events leading to the founding of the Congregation of the Mission in 17th Century France.

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