General Administration Major Superiors: A New Phase Begins!
The 2023 Orientation Session for Major Superiors concluded with Mass presided over by the Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, OMI, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Europe Lourdes: Shrines, Places of Evangelization
17 Oblates attend the conference organized by the European Mission Committee for the Oblates who serve in the pastoral care of shrines in Europe.
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.
OMI World Lesotho: The Superior General in the Footsteps of Blessed Joseph Gerard
The Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio ALONSO ROIS, OMI, announces his Pilgrimage to Lesotho, in the footsteps of Blessed Joseph Gerard.
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 R.I.P. Marcel DUMAIS : A Life of Faith, Leadership, and Grace
Fr. Marcel’s legacy is not only defined by his dedicated service as the first General Councilor for the Canada-U.S. Region, but also by a childhood miracle that shaped his future calling.
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.
