General Administration
Opening of the Brothers Committee Meeting
On December 4th, before his trip to Lesotho, The Superior General presided over the opening Mass and met with the committee to provide them with guidance following the General Chapter.
Major Superiors in St. Peter’s Basilica
The Major Superiors of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, accompanied by the Superior General, undertake a pilgrimage to the heart of the Catholic Church, the venerable St. Peter’s Basilica. This pilgrimage is a profound exploration of faith, leadership, and the enduring legacy of St. Peter, the humble fisherman upon whose testimony the Church stands. Here is the Homily of the Superior General which he pronounced during the Eucharist he presided over, on the Tomb of St. Peter.
The Superior General participates at the 100th Assembly of the USG
Fr. Chicho participates in the 100th Assembly of the Union of Superior Generals (USG) which is currently taking place in Fraterna Domus, Rome, November 22 -24.
Major Superiors: Mission-Inspired Leadership in an Emerging World
On Monday, November 20, 2023, the Major Superiors reconvened after a brief sabbath recess to resume their work.
Rome: 2023 Orientation Session Begins
The 2023 Orientation Session for Major Superiors officially began today, November 17, 2023.
Rome Welcomes 18 Newly Appointed Major Superiors
The General House is preparing for the 2023 Orientation Session for Major Superiors in Rome from November 17th to December 2nd. This annual gathering, organized by the Central Government, welcomes newly appointed provincials, vicar provincials, and delegation superiors to a two-week program to facilitate their transition into their new ministries.
Rome: Meeting of The Ad Hoc Restructuring Committee
The Ad Hoc Restructuring Committee, which is also the Permanent Committee of the Constitutions and Rules met in Rome from 9 to 12 November 2023 for the first time in person, after two Zoom online meetings.
OMIChat-Live: Unpacking the De Mazenod Experience
Since September 12, 2023, Oblates from Zimbabwe, South Africa, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, England, and Canada gathered in our Foundation House in Aix-en-Provence for the De Mazenod Experience. As they conclude their Experience in Aix, Mateusz GARSTECKI hosted three of the participants on OMIChat-Live to share their two months experience with the entire Charismatic family.
Pilgrimage of Hope: Superior General’s Message of Gratitude
From Aix-en-Provence, the Superior General, Fr. Chicho, sends a message of gratitude to the Oblate charismatic family of Notre-Dame-Du-Cap after his fruitful pilgrimage to their Province.
Anniversary of the First Vows: 1st November 1818
The General Committee of Oblate Brothers, who animate the anniversary of the First Vows, invite the wider Oblate family to participate in 24 hours of adoration at the School of the Saviour from October 31st at noon to November 1st at noon (CET). Please subscribe on the link below and choose your hour of adoration.
205th Anniversary of the First Vows of November 1, 1818
For some years now, the General Committee of Oblate Brothers is responsible for organising the animation for commemorating the anniversary of the First Vows of November 1st, 1818. For this they propose 24 hours of adoration at the School of the Saviour for the whole Mazenodian family from October 31 at noon to November 1 at noon.
Decade of Dedication: Marek and Marc, THANK YOU!
During this time of transition, the Superior General of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, and his Council, expresses the Congregation’s profound gratitude to Fr. Marek JAZGIER, our outgoing Secretary General, and Fr. Marc DESSUREAULT, our outgoing Treasurer General.