Canada - United States Former Oblate, Justice and Peace Leader, Dies
J. Paul Martin, an Oblate priest for six years and Justice and Peace world leader for over 50 years, died at age 87 on Jan. 7, 2024, in New York City, USA, from pneumonia complicated by covid. Although his first name was Joseph, he never used it.
Latin America BOLPER: Suppression of the Oblate Mission in Puerto Rico
On January 9, 2024, the Superior General Father Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, with the consent of his Council, officially suppressed the Mission of Puerto Rico from the BOLPER Delegation.
OMI World Pope urges Consecrated men and women to make room for God’s action
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the World Day for Consecrated Life highlighting the importance of perseverance and asking for the courage to make room for God’s action.
Asia - Oceania India: Mazenodian Family “Live-in Session”
The OMI St. Eugene Province of India recently hosted the first “Mazenodian Family Live-in Session” at St. Joseph Bhavan OMI Provincialate in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from January 24-26, 2026.
Asia - Oceania Indonesia: Fr. Ignatius Wasono PUTRO, OMI, Appointed New Provincial Superior
On January 29, 2024, the Superior General with the unanimous consent of the Council, appointed Fr. Ignasius Wasono PUTRO as Superior, Province of Indonesia for the first term of three years.
Europe New Provincial Superior of the Mediterranean Province
On January 29, 2024, the Superior General with the unanimous consent of the Council , appointed Fr. Javier MONTERO INFANTES as Superior, Mediterranean Province for the first term of three years.
Asia - Oceania Oblate Lunar Joy: Youth Celebrate New Year in Vietnam
The Delegation of Vietnam’s Oblate Youth concluded the year with a gathering on January 21, 2024, at Mazenod Scholasticate in Lai Thieu, Vietnam.
OMI World January 25th: “Conversion” at the Heart of Fr. Chicho’s Homily
The homily delivered by the Superior General on January 25, 2024, at the General House in Rome, centered on the theme of “Conversion,” drawing inspiration from the transformative experiences of St. Paul and St. Eugene De Mazenod.
Europe Anglo-Irish : Fr. Lorcan O’REILLY, OMI, Appointed Provincial Superior
On January 24, 2024, the Superior General with the unanimous consent of the Council , appointed Fr. Lorcan O’REILLY,omi, as Superior, Anglo-Irish Province for the first term of three years.
General Administration Celebrating 208 Years of Community!
For our missionary family, it has been 208 years of faithfulness to this received gift, walking with the people, serving the poor and most abandoned, especially the youth.
General Administration Aix-en-Provence community Meets with the Central Government
On January 17 and 18, 2024, the Aix-en-Provence community gathered with the Central Government, an annual event outlined in their statutes.
Canada - United States Franciscan Friars Select Oblate School of Theology For Seminarian Formation
SAN ANTONIO, TX: Franciscan Friars of the New Unified Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe Select Oblate School of Theology For Seminarian Formation.
