Born in La Mure (Alpes de Haute-Provence), May 8, 1808.
Taking of the habit, Marseilles, January 6, 1828.
Oblation, Marseilles, June 28, 1828 (no. 31).
Died at Marseilles, July 9, 1828.

Philippe Pierre Dumolard was only a fleeting presence in the Congregation. He was born in La Mure, diocese of Grenoble, May 8, 1808. On January 6, 1828, he entered the novitiate which was located at Le Calvaire at the time with Father Guibert as novice master. He was immediately struck down by illness. On April 15, 1828, Father de Mazenod wrote to Father Guibert who was preaching a parish mission in Nîmes: “Our Dumolard causes us anxiety. I doubt that he can recover from this frightful malady although yesterday and today he is a little better. It is truly a pity. Pray for this child who never ceases to edify us and who, without doubt, would have made a useful contribution to the family.” (Letters to the Oblates of France, 1826-1830 Oblate Writings I, vol. 7, no. 298, p. 153)

Brother Dumolard made his oblation in articulo mortis the eve of the feast of St. Peter because from that time on, it was expected that he would die at any moment. He died July 9, 1828. On that day, the Founder wrote to Father Courtès: “The Lord has just called to himself our very dear brother Philip Dumolard who retained consciousness until the very last and, taking advantage of this opportunity, added to his merit. One of his last prayers was to St. Joseph for the preservation of all his brothers: “Saint Joseph,” he said, “obtain for all a long life. As for me, I ask only for a death similar to his. He had evidently been called to join us only to die in the perfection of religious life. He renewed his vows several times in the course of the morning, the last of his mortal life. He died in the most gentle peace of soul, without experiencing a single instant the slightest terror, suffering with heroic patience from the horrible torments of the searing wounds with which he was covered; so I have no fear that purgatory is for him; however you will discharge the duties that are imposed upon you by the charity of our holy Rules. Pray at the same time for me, who feel ever too keenly such blows. Humanly speaking, we suffer a great loss; his spirit was as good as his heart; but how advanced is he in heaven! He is another intercessor, another link in our mystical chain.” (Letters to the Oblates of France, 1826-1830, Oblate Writings I, vol. 7, no. 306, p. 162)

His remains were laid to rest in the Oblate vault in the cemetery in Aix.

Yvon Beaudoin, o.m.i.