Canada - United States 150th death anniversary of a great Oblate Missionary – Fr. Pierre Yves Kéralum, OMI (1817–1872)
The 150th anniversary of the disappearance and death of Fr. Pierre (Pedrito) Keralum OMI in the dense brushland of the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas.
Canada - United States Carl Kabat, OMI, Noted Peace Activist Dies
UNITED STATES – Rev. Fr. Carl Kabat, OMI, a tireless opponent of nuclear weapons, died on August 4 in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 88.
Canada - United States 175th anniversary of the arrival of the first Oblate missionaries to the United States
This year marks the 175th anniversary of the arrival of the first Oblate missionaries to the United States in 1847.
Europe Fr. Georges Laudin, OMI (1926-2022)
FRANCEOn April 21, 2022, Fr. Georges LAUDIN departed for Our Father’s Home, where he is now reunited with his friend Blessed Jean Wauthier.
Africa - Madagascar Denis Hurley Centre remembers founder with weekend of events
OMI SOUTHERN AFRICA: Durban’s Denis Hurley Centre hosted its annual Hurley weekend to honour their founder, Archbishop Denis Hurley OMI.
Europe Oblates begin their ministry in the Lutsk diocese
UKRAINE: Oblates began their ministry in three parishes of the diocese of Lutsk.
Latin America Tribute to Fr. Mauricio Lefebvre, OMI: 50 years after his death
On 21 August 1971, Fr. Mauricio Lefebvre, OMI was assassinated. This year, 2021, marks the 50th anniversary of this painful event.
Latin America Launching a novena in memory of Bishop Pedro Shaw, OMI
CRUZ DEL SUR: Novena in the form of a “Prayer marathon for the end of the pandemic”.
Latin America New website of a future Cause!
A web site (in Spanish) on the future Cause of Bishop Pedro Shaw, OMI, “Pa’i Puku”,
Africa - Madagascar Cardinal Koto Khoarai of Lesotho passes away
Created a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2016, the retired bishop of Mohale’s Hoek died on Saturday, April 17, at the age of 91.
Canada - United States Video: Historical Review of Fr. George McLean, OMI
Zoom webinar focusing on the work and legacy of Fr. George McLean, OMI
Canada - United States Alexandre Taché, OMI (1926 – 2021)
Fr. Alexandre Taché, a well-known canonist and a former Procurator General passed away from this world on February 7, 2021.
