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
Address of Fr. Superior General at the Closure of the General Chapter
“As we close the General Chapter, I feel that a new adventure begins for the entire Oblate family: the adventure of living our beloved as pilgrims of hope in communion.”
The New Administration sets off their journey together.
In the two weeks following the Chapter, the new and the former OMI Central Government communities spent a quality time together, as the Congregation’s leadership changed hands.
Letter of the Superior General to the Capitulars
Superior General, Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso, OMI, writes to all the Capitulars who returned to their missions after the General Chapter.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 29
The session ended with a “surprise video” prepared by the Oblate Communications Service thanking the outgoing General Administration for its work and dedication over the past 6 years.
Address of the Superior General at the Papal Audience
Address of the Superior General delivered during the Audience of the Holy Father with participants in the 37th General Chapter – 3rd of October 2022
Chapter Daily Report – Day 17
Nemi, Italy: At 8:30 p.m. the rite of installation of the new Superior General took place in the main chapel.
Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso, O.M.I., the new Superior General
The 37th General Chapter of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate elected Fr. Luis Ignacio Rois Alonso, O.M.I. as its 14th Superior General for a term of six years.
Chapter Daily Report – Day 1
The 37th General Chapter of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate began this morning at the Ad Gentes Center in Nemi, near Rome.
Superior General’s homily for the opening Mass of the General Chapter
“We gather as the Oblate Family to celebrate, discern, work and share our faith and missionary spirit in evangelizing the poor.”
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.