Europe
AMMI: Discovering the Cross of Christ
On March 10th, the AMMI community of Rome had a day of retreat at the General House, guided by Bonga THAMI.
New Provincial Superior of the Mediterranean Province
On January 29, 2024, the Superior General with the unanimous consent of the Council , appointed Fr. Javier MONTERO INFANTES as Superior, Mediterranean Province for the first term of three years.
Anglo-Irish : Fr. Lorcan O’REILLY, OMI, Appointed Provincial Superior
On January 24, 2024, the Superior General with the unanimous consent of the Council , appointed Fr. Lorcan O’REILLY,omi, as Superior, Anglo-Irish Province for the first term of three years.
A Celebration of Commitment: Friends of Saint Eugene Commitment & Renewal Mass
Anglo-Irish: The end of 2023 marked a series of Commitment Masses for the Friends of Saint Eugene (FoSE) in Crewe, Birmingham, and London. These sacred occasions brought together members who shared their profound experiences and reflections on the significance of their commitments.
Belgium-Netherlands: Appointments of the Delegation Superior and Councillors
On January 16, 2024, the Superior General with the consent of the Council, confirmed the appointments of Fr. Marc VERBERCKT as Superior, Provincial Delegation of Belgium-Netherlands.
2023: A Year of Challenges, Love, and Hope
As the curtain closes on 2023, what will remain in our memories? Amidst the gloom, there shone a glimmer of hope and love!
Lourdes: Shrines, Places of Evangelization
17 Oblates attend the conference organized by the European Mission Committee for the Oblates who serve in the pastoral care of shrines in Europe.
Towards Jubilee 2025: Shrine of Mary Immaculate, Aosta
Grzegorz GLABAS OMI, Rector of the Shrine of Mary Immaculate in Aosta, recently participated in the 57th General Assembly of National Sanctuaries and the 2nd International Meeting of Rectors and Operators of Sanctuaries, which took place at the Vatican.
European Commission for Youth and Vocations: Reflections, Inspirations, and Excitement
The Oblate Community of Nickolauskloster in Germany hosted the annual gathering of the European Commission for Youth and Vocations. This event brought together Oblate representatives and young people from each European Oblate unit to share experiences from the past year, reflect on a specific theme, and plan summer activities.
Belgium-Netherlands: A Special Visit
The Province of Belgium-Netherlands was host to a recent visit by the First Assistant General, Fr. Raymond MWANGALA, and the Provincial of France, Fr. Renaud SALIBA. The visit which took place from 16 October 2023 to 25 October 2023 was part of the ongoing discernment process of the future of the province.
On Mission in our Italy
Mission month: The Oblate Missionaries of the Mediterranean Province share with us the fruits of their reflection and assessment of the situation of two ministries in which they are engaged together with the Lay members of the Oblate Family.
“CELA” Online Meeting: Strengthening Collaboration and Enhancing Lay Networks
On October 7th, the European Commission for the Animation of the Lay Oblate Associates (CELA) held a virtual meeting together with representatives of the coordinating groups for the oblate laity at the Unit level of the Europe Region.