Pilgrims of Hope in 2024
Hope is not mere optimism. Sometimes things must worsen before true transformation occurs. Yet, placing our trust in God, we know that the coming year will not be a repetition of the past.
2023: A Year of Challenges, Love, and Hope
As the curtain closes on 2023, what will remain in our memories? Amidst the gloom, there shone a glimmer of hope and love!
Letter of the Superior General for the Solemnity of the Assumption
“The 37th General Chapter told us that care for the Earth “is of special concern to us in our missionary work. We have become aware of our insufficient efforts to care for the environment. We are challenged, therefore, to commit ourselves to the fullest extent possible to make ecological conversion a priority as a fundamental part of our lives and as an integral part of our evangelisation”.
Consecration of Lesotho to the Blessed Virgin Mary
His Grace Archbishop Gerard TLALI LEROTHOLI, OMI, will preside over a Eucharistic celebration during which Lesotho and the entire Basotho nation will be re-consecrated to the Blessed Mother.
Let us walk with her, hand in hand…
“Let us walk with her, hand in hand, as Pope Francis proposes, putting ourselves at the service of the other and living the joy of being prophets of communion and hope.” – Fr. Chicho
Letter of the Superior General for the Celebration of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Mary
“Let us ask Mary to teach us to wholeheartedly welcome the grace of the last General Chapter. Let us walk with her, hand in hand, putting ourselves at the service of the other and living the joy of being prophets of communion and hope.”
Homily of the Superior General at the Closing Eucharist of the XXXVII General Chapter
“I will propose some possible tracks that help us to learn from Mary the pilgrim and Mother of hope and of communion.” – Fr. Superior General
Our Congregation is truly inspired by God.
On Monday August 15, 2022, the community of the General House together with some visitors, gathered around the statue of the Oblate Madonna in the Chapel of the General house.
St. Eugene’s Experience before the Oblate Madonna
VIDEO: It was August 15, 1822, 200 years ago. The Congregation of the Missionaries of Provence (later known as the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate) had been founded only six years earlier.
200 years ago on August 15, 1822
Learn from her to be always faithful, to trust that God’s Word to you will be fulfilled, and that nothing is impossible with God.’” (St. John Paul II)
A milestone in the life of our family
On August 15, 2022 we will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the special experience of St. Eugene de Mazenod as he prayed before the statue of the Oblate Madonna.
Meditations on the 200th Anniversary of the Experience before the Oblate Madonna
The Founder’s Experience before the Oblate Madonna. It was August 15, 1822, 200 years ago. Today we celebrate the 200th Anniversary.