Europe Poland: “Benemerenti” Medals Awarded to misyjne.pl, Mission School & Bishop Krótki, OMI
For the ninth time, the Commission for Missions of the Polish Bishops’ Conference has awarded the “Benemerenti in Opere Evangelizationis” medals to individuals and institutions for outstanding service to the missionary cause.
Europe Poland: New Provincial Councillors
On October 7, 2025, the Superior General with the unanimous consent of the Council, appointed, Fr. Jamrozy KRZYSZTOF, Fr. Tomys PAWEL, Fr. Dybata DAMIAN, Fr. Krauze LUKASZ, Bro. Rup ANDRZEJ
Fr. Trocinski KRZYSZTOF as Provincial Councillors, Poland.
OMI World Poland: New Provincial Superior
On September 15, 2025, the Superior General with the unanimous consent of the Council, appointed Fr. Wojciech POPIELEWSKI as Superior, Poland
for a first term of three years.
Europe Life, Joy, God: Festival of Life 2025 Kokotek
Young people often wonder whether following Jesus means giving up who they are. In a small town in Poland, over a thousand young Catholics came together to remind each other that in following Jesus, you find your true self. Through worship, friendship, and real conversations, the Festival of Life in Kokotek reminded young people that they are not alone, and they’re not crazy for wanting more.
Europe “Thy Kingdom Come”: Episcopal Consecration of Bishop Marek Ochlak
Poznan, July 7, 2025, in Gdansk, in the parish church of St. Joseph, where the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate have served since the end of World War II, Fr. Marek OCHLAK, 59, was ordained bishop.
Europe Kędzierzyn-Koźle: Retreat for Lay Associates with Missionary Oblates
From April 25 to 27, a retreat for Lay Associates with the Missionary Oblates took place at the parish of St. Eugene de Mazenod in Kędzierzyn-Koźle, Poland.
Europe Oblate Leadership: Obra Hosts CCRR Online Meeting
On Saturday, 3 May, the Oblate Scholasticate in Obra, Poland, hosted the monthly CCRR online animation meeting. These gatherings, organized by Oblate Scholasticate communities worldwide, aim to animate the Constitutions and Rules in preparation for the 200th anniversary of our Book of Life.
Europe Belarus: Fr. Andrzej JUCHNIEWICZ, OMI Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison
We regret to inform you that on April 30, 2025, Father Andrzej JUCHNIEWICZ, OMI, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima in Shumilino (Vitebsk diocese) in Belarus, was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment.
Europe Pope Names an Oblate as Bishop of Fenoarivo Atsinanana (Madagascar)
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Marek OCHLAK, O.M.I., as Bishop of the Diocese of Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Madagascar.
Europe Lay Oblate Associates: A Call to Service
In mid-November, 56 Lay Oblate Associates gathered for their biannual meeting in Lubliniec and Kokotek, Poland. Representatives from all over Europe participated, reflecting the growing international reach of our charismatic family.
Europe Renewing the Mission: CEM 2024 in Koden
From November 11 to 15, the Marian Shrine in Koden, Poland, became the gathering place for the 2024 session of the European Mission Commission (CEM). Oblates from across Europe came together to reflect on their mission and plan for the future.
Europe Devastating Flood in Poland: Oblate Community Among Those Affected
Poland is facing severe flooding after heavy rains in early September caused rivers to overflow and destroy homes and communities.
