Africa - Madagascar
Ecology in Africa – SJTI Annual Conference
The St. Joseph Theological Institute in Cedara, South Africa, recently welcomed scholars, activists, and experts for their annual Ecology Conference on April 12th and 13th, 2024.
Madagascar: The OMI Delegation Ordains two Deacons and four Priests
Last Sunday, April 7th, the Delegation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) in Madagascar celebrated the ordination of two new deacons and four new priests.
Joint Session Daily Report – Day 4
Joint Session of the Central Government and the Africa – Madagascar Region18-23 March 2024 Day 4 – […]
Joint Session Daily Report – Day 3
In summary, the third day was marked by moments of prayer, animated discussions of community and missionary life in the region, and the urgent need for restructuring, formation initiatives, and safeguarding policies.
The Ad-Gentes Mission in Guinea-Bissau: OMI Antula
The mission of Antula, in all its complexity and particularity, is a noble mission, immense and well adapted to the Oblate charism. It is characterized by a fairly high demography, with young people making up the largest percentage of its population.
Joint Session Daily Report – Day 2
The second day of the Joint Session between the Central Government of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate and the Africa-Madagascar focused on deepening unity, overcoming common challenges, and developing a common vision for the future.
Joint Session Daily Report – Day 1
The Africa-Madagascar Regional Joint Session began on a spiritual tone, as Archbishop Benjamin Ndiaye of Dakar presided over the opening mass and Father General delivered an inspiring homily.
Senegal: Homily of the Superior General for the Opening of the Joint Session
We give thanks to God who has called together today in Dakar all the Superiors of the Units of the Region of Africa Madagascar together with the central government. Our whole charismatic family is praying for us and joins us in our common pilgrimage to sow hope among the poorest and to build communion in the Church and in the world.
Africa welcomes the Central Government of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
The Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, and the members of the Central Government are visiting various Oblate Units in the Africa-Madagascar Region (AMR). After their visits, they will travel to Senegal to join the Major Superiors and Mission Superiors of Africa for the Joint Session. The session will take place from March 18 to 24, 2024 in Dakar.
Unity in Diversity: Lessons from Africa-Madagascar
The Central Government and the Major Superiors of the Africa-Madagascar region will hold their joint session in Dakar, Senegal, from March 18 to 23.
Botswana: Charismatic Family Celebrations
The Botswana Mission of Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) joined the whole world to celebrate the Oblates Day – marking the 198th Anniversary of the Papal Approval of the Constitution and Rules of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.
Beacons of Hope: Young Oblates take the lead
The members of the Central Government are currently on pilgrimage, visiting various Oblate Units within the Africa-Madagascar region. Kapena SHIMBOME, General Councillor for the Region, spent the past two weeks in Senegal, he shares with us how young Oblates are at the forefront of the Delegation’s mission, serving as beacons of hope for the poor and most abandoned.