Europe Pope in Marseille: Make Mediterranean a laboratory of peace in the world
Pope Francis closes the Mediterranean Meetings in Marseille by encouraging religious leaders and civil authorities to contribute to making the Mediterranean region a “foundation of peace” in the world, saying migration is not an emergency but a reality of our times requiring wise foresight.
Europe France: The Pope visits the city of St. Eugene
On September 22–23, 2023, the Holy Father, Pope Francis will visit Marseille, the city whose bishop was St. Eugene de Mazenod, “a city rich in peoples called to be a port of hope.”
Europe Aix: The 2023 de Mazenod Experience in English is taking place!
For the following nine weeks, Oblates from Zimbabwe, South Africa, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, England, and Canada are forming a community in our Foundation House in Aix-en-Provence.
Europe WYD: The Oblate Charism leads us to the Church
Grzegorz GLABAS, is an Oblate originally from Poland, missionary in Aosta, northwestern Italy. The pilgrimage to the World Youth Day in Lisbon, with young people from his parish, renewed his conviction that the Oblate Charism leads us to the Church.
Europe Echoes of the WYD: “Encounter, witness, and fear not!”
The questions, addressed by the Superior General, Fr. Chicho to the young people, were the common thread of the days lived first in Pozuelo, as a Mediterranean Province, then in Lisbon as a global Oblate Family.
Europe Another vision of the WYD
Fr. Ismael, an Oblate of Mary Immaculate from the Mediterranean Province, recently participated in the World Youth Day activities in Lisbon. The Experience provoked in him some deep reflection, here he shares with us his reflections on this unforgettable experience.
Europe OMI-WYD: Fr. Chicho captivates the hearts of young pilgrims
During their pilgrimage, the young people felt deeply moved by the closeness of the Oblates. Among them, Ivan and Miriam, a young couple and youth from the Oblate parish of Saint Leandro in Madrid.
Europe OMI-WYDays testimony: “Young people, do not be afraid.”
Inmaculada participated in WYD with the Oblate Youth in Madrid and Lisbon. Now she shares with us her unforgettable experience.
Europe “Today you are going to walk with Jesus.” Pope Francis to WYD pilgrims
On Thursday evening, World Youth Day pilgrims meditated and prayed with Pope Francis on the 14 stations […]
Europe Lisbon: Youth welcomes Pope Francis to WYD
Pope Francis leads the welcoming ceremony of the 37th World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, and reminds young people from across the globe that God calls each of us by name because He loves every person.
Europe Pozuelo: Oblate Youth deepening the charism
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, the Oblate Youth of the Mediterranean Province, still in Pozuelo preparing for WYD in Lisbon, had a morning full of small workshops to deepen their understanding of the charism. Marcos gives us the highlights of their last day in Pozuelo.
Europe Pozuelo: Oblate Martyrs speak to young people
From July 28 to 31, Oblate Youth of the Mediterranean Province have been enjoying their particular “pre-WYD”, a meeting before the WYD that will take place in Lisbon. Belén gives us the highlights of the first day of their gathering.
