Asia - Oceania Joyful Welcome to Superior General Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso in Vietnam
In a spirit of joy and fraternal communion, at 1:05 p.m. local time in Vietnam, 7:05 a.m. in Rome, the Oblates of Vietnam gathered at Tan Son Nhat Airport to welcome the Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso.
OMI World INTERCULTURALITY: Trusting God Who Leads Us to a Promised Land
Interculturality, a call of the last General Chapter, is truly an inspiration of the Holy Spirit. During the Interchapter in India, the major superiors, together with the Central Government, were convinced of the need to continue fostering the value of interculturality. The best place to begin is initial formation. We must promote intercultural formation teams and intercultural formation houses. The exchange of formators is a concrete step for the whole Congregation.
OMI World Raymond MWANGALA, OMI, Elected to SEDOS Executive Committee
On November 11, 2025, Fr. Raymond MWANGALA, OMI, First Assistant General, was elected to the SEDOS Executive Committee.
Asia - Oceania Beyond Borders: Experiencing the Oblate Mission in Bangladesh
BANGLADESH – Bro. Reginold OMI and Bro. Jeneestan OMI, from the Oblate Province of Jaffna, recently embarked on their first missionary journey to Bangladesh (June–September 2025) as part of their pastoral year program.
General Administration JPIC Committee Meets in Rome
The General Service for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (GS-JPIC) holds its annual assembly from November 3 to 7, 2025, at the OMI General House in Rome.
OMI World Superior General: “Let us not be Afraid to be Saints!”
On the occasion of the Solemnity of All Saints, the Superior General presided over the Eucharistic celebration at the General House, marking the conclusion of the Orientation Session for the Major Superiors. Below is his inspiring homily, delivered during the celebration.
OMI World A Moment of Grace at the Vatican
During the General Audience on Wednesday, October 29, the Superior General of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, had the joy of meeting His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
OMI World Faith and Mission Renewed at St. Peter’s Tomb
On Tuesday, October 28, the Superior General led the Major Superiors on a pilgrimage to St. Peter’s tomb in the Vatican Basilica. They celebrated the Eucharist on the feast of Saints Simon and Jude, apostles and early witnesses of faith. The basilica, built on the relics of St. Peter, recalls his martyrdom and confession of Christ. Here is the homily delivered by the Superior General during the pilgrimage.
OMI World Oblates Endorse Climate Justice Ahead of COP30
We, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI), as a Religious Congregation of Pontifical Right, are honored to express our full support for the “Religious Life for Climate Justice: Turning Hope into Action Campaign” in preparation for COP30.
Europe Poland: “Benemerenti” Medals Awarded to misyjne.pl, Mission School & Bishop Krótki, OMI
For the ninth time, the Commission for Missions of the Polish Bishops’ Conference has awarded the “Benemerenti in Opere Evangelizationis” medals to individuals and institutions for outstanding service to the missionary cause.
OMI World St. John Paul II – A Bridge Builder of Faith, Hope, and Peace
Every era produces its own prophets, voices of moral conscience who go the extra mile to share the hope they carry in their hearts. Pope St. John Paul II was one such prophetic figure, guiding the Church through times of immense global challenge.
General Administration Oblate Mission Today: Introducing Oblatio XIV-2025/2
As the Church celebrates the Month of Mission, we are pleased to present the latest issue of Oblatio, the journal of the Oblate congregation. Titled “Oblate Mission Today,” this edition brings together reflections and insights from the 2025 Assembly of the General Mission Committee.
