News
Everything will be fine.
I am going to bed. Ambulance sirens… one, two, three… These days it is the familiar sound that breaks the silence of quarantine.
Oblate Archbishop retires
On April 1, 2020 the Holy Father has accepted the resignation presented by Archbishop Jabulani Adatus Nxumalo, OMI from the pastoral care of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Appointment of the Apostolic Vicar of Jolo, Philippines
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Charlie M. INZON, O.M.I., Apostolic Vicar of the Vicariate of Jolo (Philippines). Inzon, O.M.I., hitherto Provincial Superior of the Oblate Missionaries of Mary Immaculate, in the Philippines.
COVID-19 epidemic: Asking the intercession of an Oblate
A beautiful initiative has emerged in the Oblate Family in Ukraine, related to one of the Oblates the Servant of God, Fr. Ludwik Wrodarczyk, OMI.
Jaffna Province holds its first AORC meeting
The Asia-Oceania Regional Conference (AORC) meeting was held in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, from March 2-7, 2020.
General Committee for Formation Meeting
The General Committee for Formation met in Cedara, South Africa from February 26 to March 3, 2020.
Integral creation, Interculturality, and Inter-Religious Dialogue
The General Mission Committee and the General Service of JPIC wrapped up their 5-day joint meeting with initial plans for animation resources on three areas of mission
Letter addressed to the Oblate Brothers of the Congregation
On the feast of Saint Joseph, the General Committee of the Oblate Brothers wishes to send you this letter.
Living oblate bishops
Here is the full list of living Oblate bishops in the world, as of 5 March 2020. Among them, there are 2 Cardinals, 9 Archbishops, and 35 Bishops.
The Oblate response to coronavirus – Fr. Louis Lougen, OMI
I send a short message now regarding the coronavirus COVID-19. I think it is a moment of solidarity, of prayer and of hope. – Superior General
A letter of encouragement in times of trouble
Let us try to live this moment rooted in faith and love. Let us live as a sign of our love for our brothers and sisters
COMI Annual Conference of Formation
The annual Conference of Formation of the Secular Institute Cooperators of Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate (COMI) took place in Rome from 28 February to 1 March, 2020.