Europe

“Toit pour toi” (A Roof for You): Succeeding Together

For 14 years, the “Toit pour toi” (“A Roof for You”) association has run a temporary housing scheme lasting from 1 to 6 months. It is dedicated to helping young people in difficulty, aged 18 to 30. Occupying a wing of the Sacré-Coeur diocesan sanctuary building at 22 Rue de France in Nice, the association is run by two missionaries, Father Alfonso BARTOLOTTA, OMI, (Italian), and Brother Mariusz LORENC, OMI, (Polish).

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Europe

“Cheminer avec Eugène” …Why don’t we Introduce Ourselves?

Our annual meeting of the “Cheminer avec Eugène” (following in Eugene’s footsteps) group took place in Paris. But let’s see, let’s see… What is this group? Perhaps we are not well known in the province. So, this (brilliant) space for sharing is a good opportunity for us to get to know each other a little better.

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Asia - Oceania

Kyiv: Church of St. Nicholas Holds Blood Drive to Support Military

Residents of Kyiv have united in a gesture of charity and solidarity by donating blood for the first time in a church located in the Capital City. 

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Africa - Madagascar

The Ad-Gentes Mission in Guinea-Bissau: OMI Antula

The mission of Antula, in all its complexity and particularity, is a noble mission, immense and well adapted to the Oblate charism. It is characterized by a fairly high demography, with young people making up the largest percentage of its population.

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General Administration

Message of the Central Government to the Oblates in Haiti

The Central Administration of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate is meeting in Dakar, Senegal in joint session with the Africa-Madagascar Region. We reiterate our support for the Oblate pilgrims in Haiti, especially those in Port-au-Prince.

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Latin America

Close to the people: Oblates in Port-au-Prince

The entire Charismatic family stands in solidarity with the Oblates and the Church in Haiti as we witness the grave crisis unfolding in Haiti, compounded by recent violent episodes. Our hearts go out to the Haitian population, and we hold them close in our thoughts and prayers during this challenging time.

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Africa - Madagascar

Africa welcomes the Central Government of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

The Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, and the members of the Central Government are visiting various Oblate Units in the Africa-Madagascar Region (AMR). After their visits, they will travel to Senegal to join the Major Superiors and Mission Superiors of Africa for the Joint Session. The session will take place from March 18 to 24, 2024 in Dakar.

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Africa - Madagascar

Unity in Diversity: Lessons from Africa-Madagascar

The Central Government and the Major Superiors of the Africa-Madagascar region will hold their joint session in Dakar, Senegal, from March 18 to 23.

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Latin America

Haiti: Days of great Violence and Uncertainty

Haiti continues to experience days of great violence and uncertainty. Armed groups and violent gangs have taken over Port-au-Prince, throwing the city into chaos and fear. This constant threat has created an oppressive atmosphere, where safety is elusive and daily life is disrupted by unchecked violence.

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Africa - Madagascar

Botswana: Charismatic Family Celebrations

The Botswana Mission of Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) joined the whole world to celebrate the Oblates Day – marking the 198th Anniversary of the Papal Approval of the Constitution and Rules of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate.

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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’.

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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.

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