Canada - United States WYD-Canada: “As Oblates, we have much to learn from the Youth”
Nine Oblates from the Assumption Province, who accompanied a group of 422 Young pilgrims to the World Youth Day in Lisbon, feel challenged by the faith and the desire for sanctity demonstrated by the Youth during their pilgrimage in Lisbon.
Europe OMI-WYD: Fr. Chicho captivates the hearts of young pilgrims
During their pilgrimage, the young people felt deeply moved by the closeness of the Oblates. Among them, Ivan and Miriam, a young couple and youth from the Oblate parish of Saint Leandro in Madrid.
Europe OMI-WYDays testimony: “Young people, do not be afraid.”
Inmaculada participated in WYD with the Oblate Youth in Madrid and Lisbon. Now she shares with us her unforgettable experience.
Europe “Today you are going to walk with Jesus.” Pope Francis to WYD pilgrims
On Thursday evening, World Youth Day pilgrims meditated and prayed with Pope Francis on the 14 stations […]
Europe Lisbon: Youth welcomes Pope Francis to WYD
Pope Francis leads the welcoming ceremony of the 37th World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, and reminds young people from across the globe that God calls each of us by name because He loves every person.
Asia - Oceania Oblate Youth: “I would like to share with you a dream.”
The Superior General met with Oblate Youth at Parque de Jogos in Lisbon on Tuesday morning. The event, attended by some 1000 enthusiastic young people, profoundly moved Fr. Chicho as he opened his heart to the Oblate Youth. Emma, an Oblate Youth Leader from Australia, reports on this special event.
General Administration Lisbon: Oblate Youth meets with the Superior General
Around a thousand Oblate Youth from different parts of the world participating in World Youth Day had the pleasure of meeting the Superior General, Fr. Chicho, in Lisbon, at Parques de Jogos, on Tuesday, August 1. Here’s the message of the Superior General which he addressed to the Oblate Youth.
Europe Pozuelo: Oblate Youth deepening the charism
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, the Oblate Youth of the Mediterranean Province, still in Pozuelo preparing for WYD in Lisbon, had a morning full of small workshops to deepen their understanding of the charism. Marcos gives us the highlights of their last day in Pozuelo.
General Administration Oblate Youth in conversation with the Superior General
The Superior General, Fr Chicho, converses with the young Oblates in Pozuelo. Here is the script of that conversation with the questions asked by the young Oblates and Fr Chicho’s answers.
Europe Pozuelo: Oblate Martyrs speak to young people
From July 28 to 31, Oblate Youth of the Mediterranean Province have been enjoying their particular “pre-WYD”, a meeting before the WYD that will take place in Lisbon. Belén gives us the highlights of the first day of their gathering.
Asia - Oceania Oblate Youth: From Holy Land to Holy Land
As pilgrims of Hope in communion, the Oblate Youth of Australia began their journey to WYD in Lisbon with a pilgrimage to Israel to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ and culminating in a pilgrimage to Aix-en-Provence “the Oblate Holy Land.”
General Administration Superior General to OMI Youth: “See you in Lisbon!”
The Superior General, Fr. Chicho, releases a message to the OMI Youth participating at the World Youth Day, to be held in Lisbon on August 1-6, 2023.
