Canada - United States Missionaries in the Digital World
The General Service of Oblate Communications and members of the US Province communications team met via Zoom on March 4 to discuss collaboration of content focused on the Gospel, the Church and the Oblate charism.
General Administration The World Needs Healing!
Christ went through the pain to attain our healing and redemption. Amid this Lent in 2024, there is so much needless pain in the world. As pilgrims of hope in the world, we cannot be oblivious to the plight of so many who experiencing pain: victims of man-made conflicts in Gaza, DR Congo, Ukraine, Haiti, Myanmar, Nigeria, etc. The world needs healing! Wars are causing so much pain. Let us all bring this suffering of the redeemed, to the ‘wounded healer’.
Latin America My First Weeks on Mission in Cuba
On January 25th in the early morning, I embarked on my voyage to Cuba. This was the start of my missionary experience. As Oblates we are obliged by our norms of formation to live a certain period of our time in first formation in a culture that is not our own. This experience is to prepare missionaries in order to minister better to people. Living in a culture that is foreign to the one that you know helps you later to be more understanding of people and better equipped to pastor to the flock of faithful.
Africa - Madagascar 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.
Asia - Oceania Chennai: A Brief Report of the AORC Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Asia-Oceania Regional Conference (AORC) for the year 2024 was held at the OMI Provincial House in Chennai, India from February 18 to 23, 2024.
General Administration OIP launches a Net Zero Climate Transition Portfolio
In 2024, the OIP Investment Trust unveiled a new initiative: a net-zero climate transition portfolio to reduce carbon emissions across industries.
Asia - Oceania Honoring Everyday Heroes: Fr. Vincenzo Bordo OMI
Among the countless unsung heroes worldwide, one name shines brightly among Italy’s 30 “everyday heroes” set to be honored in Rome by President Sergio Mattarella.
Africa - Madagascar But what are the Oblates doing in the Sahara?
Fabio CIARDI, Director of the General Service for Oblate Studies is currently visiting the Oblate community in the Sahara, he preached a retreat for the local community, and he shared with us his rich experience of being in the Sahara.
OMI World OMIWORLD Launches OMI Activities Corner
At OMIWORLD, we’re always looking for exciting ways to inform, inspire, and bridge the digital gap within our Charismatic family. And here’s our latest masterpiece: the OMI Events page!
General Administration Celebrations of Oblate History and Charism
These past few days commemorating the 198th anniversary of the Papal Approval of our Constitutions and Rules have been filled with celebrations of Oblate history and charism.
General Administration Rome: General Committee for Formation Convenes
Every year, the General Committee for Formation (GCF) gathers members from various regions at the General House in Rome. This year their gathering will take place from February 19th to 24th. Following the directive of the 37th General Chapter, this year, an Oblate Brother joins the committee.
Latin America Mexico: Aligning with the Church and the Congregation
Inspired by C. 35, “To put ourselves increasingly at the service of God in his people…” the Oblates of the Province of Mexico, gathered from February 5th to 9th in Tepoztlán, Morelos, Mexico.
