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.
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.
Pilgrimage of Hope: Experiencing the Innu of the Moisie and Sainte-Marguerite Rivers
On October 21, 2023, the Superior General, Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, embarked on a visit to the ancestral lands of the Innu people residing along the Moisie and Sainte-Marguerite Rivers.
From humble beginnings: First Oblate mission in Ghana
The Oblate Mission of Ghana has taken flight. Declared an official Oblate Mission on May 13, 2021, by the Superior General in Council, the First Oblates arrived in the village of Agbenoxoè, Ho, Ghana, on March 21, 2022.
Pilgrimage of Hope: The Missions of the far north
The Superior General, Luis Ignacio ROIS ALONSO, began his visit at the Oblate residence in Richelieu before embarking on the footsteps of the first missionaries to the First Nations.
An Oblate Life: Fr. Clarence turns 103
In just a few weeks, on November 2, our brother Oblate Fr. Clarence ZACHMAN will be celebrating his 103rd birthday. This year also marks his 75th anniversary of his ordination as an Oblate priest.
On Mission in our Italy
Mission month: The Oblate Missionaries of the Mediterranean Province share with us the fruits of their reflection and assessment of the situation of two ministries in which they are engaged together with the Lay members of the Oblate Family.
Mission Month: Meet the Mario Borzaga Community in Fulda
Welcome to the Mario Borzaga community in Fulda! This vibrant community is a testament to the missionary orientation of the Central European Province, with four young oblates dedicated to creating a space where the youth can thrive.
Mission month: “Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move”
On the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, Pope Francis released a message for World Mission Day 2023, calling on Christians to bring the Gospel to a broken world.
Hong Kong: Pilgrimage to the General House
The General House community joyfully received young pilgrims from Hong Kong accompanied by Oblate Frs. Willie and Ronnie.The young pilgrims are currently on an educational tour in Italy, they are from four Oblate schools.
Oblate Novices: Praying with Oblate texts
Frank KUCZERA, Novice Master at Immaculate Heart of Mary Novitiate in Godfrey, shares with us a prayer project put together by Novices. Writing on behalf of all who contributed to this project, he hopes that “this prayer enriches your spiritual life as much as it has enriched ours.”
Pope in Marseille: Make Mediterranean a laboratory of peace in the world
Pope Francis closes the Mediterranean Meetings in Marseille by encouraging religious leaders and civil authorities to contribute to making the Mediterranean region a “foundation of peace” in the world, saying migration is not an emergency but a reality of our times requiring wise foresight.