On Sunday 25th September 2022 hundreds of people gathered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin in Motherwell, Scotland to pre-empt the feast of St Vincent de Paul, which the Universal Church celebrates on 27th September. At the celebration, there were representative from all the groups who have St Vincent as their founder or patron – the Daughters of Charity, the Society of St Vincent de Paul, the AIC, the Congregation of the Mission plus staff and service users of DC Services – the Space in Glasgow and St Joseph’s Service in Rosewell, near Edinburgh. Mrs Liz Ann O’Hare led the deaf choir who beautifully signed the sung parts of the Mass. The main celebrant and homilist was Fr Paul Roche CM
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Sister Theresa Tighe D.C. (Provincial) welcomed Fr Eugene - "It is with deep joy and heartfelt gratitude that we welcome Fr Eugene, our Vincentian brother, as Provincial Director of our province of Blessed Rosalie Rendu." Theresa went on to say that Eugene's previous ministries have shaped him into a compassionate listener, a thoughtful guide, and a faithful companion on our journey of discernment. As we prepare for our upcoming assemblies under the theme 'Artisans of hope and peace,' Fr Eugene's presence is a sign of God's providence. His accompaniment will help us shape a future that is faithful to our charism and responsive to the needs of those we serve - our own sisters, the poor, the forgotten and all whose lives touch ours in any way. In his homily, Fr Eugene emphasised the notion of accompaniment, walking with people as they discover for themselves the freedom that is theirs as beloved children of God. It is up to us to do what God asks of us in good times and not so good times. He emphasized that we are not in control but God is in control and his grace and mercy extends to all of us.
