Asia - Oceania General Councillor Visits Indonesia
Eugene BENEDICT, General Councillor for Asia-Oceania, recently visited Indonesia from October 16–30, 2023, to lend support and encouragement to our Oblates in the Indonesian Province. Here, he recounts his experience.
Asia - Oceania General Councillors Visit Vietnam
November 2 – 15, 2023, Raymond MWANGALA and Eugene BENEDICT visited the Oblate Delegation in Vietnam, it was a fraternal visit intended to introduce the General councillors to the Delegation and to strengthen the bonds of unity between the Oblates of the Delegation and the rest of the Congregation.
Asia - Oceania Australia: Mazenodian Family, “Pilgrims Celebrating Community”
The De Mazenod Family National Gathering was held at Mazenod College Victoria from November 9 -12. The theme this year was “Pilgrims Celebrating Community”.
Canada - United States Marcel DUMAIS, OMI (1936 – 2023) : A Life Devoted to Faith and Learning
On November 5, surrounded by his brother Oblates, Marcel DUMAIS, former General Councilor for Canada-US Region (2004 – 2010), peacefully passed away in Richelieu. Oblates pay tribute to a distinguished leader and a devoted servant of God, whose passing has left a void in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.
Africa - Madagascar Namibia: Lay Associates in Action
The Province of Namibia boasts of nearly 300 committed Oblate Lay Associates in five districts throughout the country. They are accompanied by the National MAMI Director Fr. Raymund Shikesho, OMI, and district leaders who facilitate, encourage, and support the many initiatives and projects at all levels.
General Administration OMIChat-Live: Unpacking the De Mazenod Experience
Since September 12, 2023, Oblates from Zimbabwe, South Africa, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, England, and Canada gathered in our Foundation House in Aix-en-Provence for the De Mazenod Experience. As they conclude their Experience in Aix, Mateusz GARSTECKI hosted three of the participants on OMIChat-Live to share their two months experience with the entire Charismatic family.
Canada - United States Notre-Dame-Du-Cap: Testimonies of Fr. General’s Visit
From October 17 to November 1, 2023, the Superior General, Fr. Chicho visited the Oblate Province of Notre-Dame-du-Cap in Quebec and Ottawa. This visit was an opportunity to meet his confrères and their communities; it was a Pilgrimage of Hope. Here are some of the heartwarming testimonies of those Oblates who were able to meet and accompany the Superior General in his pilgrimage of Hope.
General Administration Pilgrimage of Hope: Superior General’s Message of Gratitude
From Aix-en-Provence, the Superior General, Fr. Chicho, sends a message of gratitude to the Oblate charismatic family of Notre-Dame-Du-Cap after his fruitful pilgrimage to their Province.
Africa - Madagascar Defying the odds: The Oblate Mission in Zimbabwe thrives
Kapena SHIMBOME, OMIGeneral Councillor, Africa-Madagascar For forty years, the Oblates have been serving the People of the […]
Canada - United States Pilgrimage of Hope: The Historic Bytown Mission
The Superior General, Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, has been visiting Canada since October 17, 2023. He has traveled thousands of kilometers following the majestic St. Lawrence River.
Asia - Oceania Oblate Missions in Bangladesh: A Visit from the Vicar General
Fr. Antoni BOCHM, OMI, the Vicar General, embarked on a visit to the Oblate missions in Bangladesh. This visit is particularly special as the Oblate Delegation of Bangladesh recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Europe Belgium-Netherlands: A Special Visit
The Province of Belgium-Netherlands was host to a recent visit by the First Assistant General, Fr. Raymond MWANGALA, and the Provincial of France, Fr. Renaud SALIBA. The visit which took place from 16 October 2023 to 25 October 2023 was part of the ongoing discernment process of the future of the province.
