Statistics of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate – 2023
The source for Oblate statistics is the database of members in the General Secretariat at the General House, updated and adjusted with reports which come in from the various Oblate Provinces, Delegations and Missions.
Thank you, Father Cornelius!
Watch the interview with Fr. Cornelius Ngoka, OMI, the former Assistant General for Formation from 2010 to 2022.
Acts of the 37th General Chapter
The Central Government has now officially issued the Acts of the 37th General Chapter in digital form.
Letter of the Superior General for the Celebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
“Let us ask Mary to teach us to wholeheartedly welcome the grace of the last General Chapter. Let us walk with her, hand in hand, putting ourselves at the service of the other and living the joy of being prophets of communion and hope.”
Homily of the Superior General at the Closing Eucharist of the XXXVII General Chapter
“I will propose some possible tracks that help us to learn from Mary the pilgrim and Mother of hope and of communion.” – Fr. Superior General
The New Administration sets off their journey together.
In the two weeks following the Chapter, the new and the former OMI Central Government communities spent a quality time together, as the Congregation’s leadership changed hands.
Letter of the Superior General to the Capitulars
Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso, OMI, writes to all the Capitulars who returned to their missions after the General Chapter.
Concluding Mass of the 37th General Chapter
Concluding Mass of the 37th General Chapter – Centro ad Gentes, Nemi, Italy
Daily Chapter Report – Day 30
The Capitulars today put the finishing touches on the Final Document “Pilgrims of Hope in Communion” which was approved in the late afternoon.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 29
The session ended with a “surprise video” prepared by the Oblate Communications Service thanking the outgoing General Administration for its work and dedication over the past 6 years.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 28
Today’s morning was devoted to presenting and commenting on the corrections made by the groups to the Final Document and the Chapter Message.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 27
Nemi, Italy – After a relaxing weekend, the Capitulars faced the final week of the Chapter.