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OMI World We evangelize the world, not only through what we do, but through an integrity of life
This past week, the three communities in Rome—the Central Government, the General House, and the International Roman Scholasticate—took part in a safeguarding workshop on the protection of minors and vulnerable adults. We affirmed that integrity of life, together with a just and unwavering commitment to protect the most vulnerable, stands at the heart of our Oblate Mission.
Africa - Madagascar A Home For Prayer: New Adoration Chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, Ghana
In Agbenoxoe, a rural community in Ghana’s Volta Region, a new Adoration Chapel was opened on 15 August 2025, the Solemnity of the Assumption.
Asia - Oceania Oblate Cardinal Denounces Injustices Faced by Muslim Minority in the Philippines
Joseph San Mateo – CRUX MANILA, Philippines – The first cardinal from the southern Philippines has decried […]
General Administration Cleber LOPES Named New Postulator General
With joy, we share with the entire Oblate family that the Superior General of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, with the consent of the Council, has appointed our brother, Fr. Cleber Willian LOPES POMBAL, as Postulator General for a first term of three years.
General Administration The Constitutions and Rules: A Living Expression of Our Charism
Two hundred years later, the Oblate Constitutions and Rules continue to guide those who seek to follow Christ in the spirit of St. Eugene de Mazenod. Born from the vision of a small missionary community in Aix-en-Provence, they remain a living expression of the Gospel and the heart of our missionary life.
Vatican “Dilexi te”: Faith cannot be separated from love for the poor
Taking up Francis’ desire “that all Christians come to appreciate the close connection between Christ’s love and his summons to care for the poor”, Pope Leo XIV issues his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi te”, as a call to Christ’s disciples “to recognize him in the poor and the suffering”.
OMI World Renewing Our Missionary Vocation
As we approach the 200th anniversary of our pontifical approval, we may soon be present in three new countries: Ecuador, Mozambique, and Rodrigues Island. What a beautiful sign of hope!
Europe Poland: New Provincial Councillors
On October 7, 2025, the Superior General with the unanimous consent of the Council, appointed, Fr. Jamrozy KRZYSZTOF, Fr. Tomys PAWEL, Fr. Dybata DAMIAN, Fr. Krauze LUKASZ, Bro. Rup ANDRZEJ
Fr. Trocinski KRZYSZTOF as Provincial Councillors, Poland.
General Administration Superior General to the Scholastics: “Becoming Another Christ in the Year of Hope”
The International Roman Scholasticate Community joyfully opened the 2025–2026 academic year in a spirit of unity and gratitude.
OMI World Pope Leo XIV Encourages Rekindling Awareness of our Missionary Vocation
At the Mass for the Jubilee of the Missions and of Migrants, Pope Leo encourages us to rekindle awareness of our missionary vocation that springs from a desire to “bring the joy and consolation of the Gospel to everyone,” remembering those in difficulty, and in particular “our migrant brothers and sisters” forced to leave their homelands.
Vatican Jubilees of Missions and Migrants
The Jubilee of the Missionary World and the Jubilee of Migrants will bring tens of thousands of pilgrims from over 100 countries to Rome from October 4–5, with events including a Mass with Pope Leo XIV, international prayer gatherings, and the Festival of Peoples.
Africa - Madagascar Oblate Lay Associates Hold First Delegation Congress in Zambia
The first Delegation Congress of Oblate Lay Associates in Zambia came to an end with a heartfelt invitation to live more deeply the works and charism of Saint Eugene de Mazenod.
