Africa - Madagascar Oblate Archbishop retires
On April 1, 2020 the Holy Father has accepted the resignation presented by Archbishop Jabulani Adatus Nxumalo, OMI from the pastoral care of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Bloemfontein, South Africa.
Asia - Oceania Appointment of the Apostolic Vicar of Jolo, Philippines
The Holy Father has appointed Rev. Fr. Charlie M. INZON, O.M.I., Apostolic Vicar of the Vicariate of Jolo (Philippines). Inzon, O.M.I., hitherto Provincial Superior of the Oblate Missionaries of Mary Immaculate, in the Philippines.
General Administration Living oblate bishops
Here is the full list of living Oblate bishops in the world, as of 5 March 2020. Among them, there are 2 Cardinals, 9 Archbishops, and 35 Bishops.
Latin America The Cry of the Earth and the Poor, and not the Ordination of Married Men
“Querida Amazonía” (“The beloved Amazon”) is a dream come true. A dream of many missionaries who hoped that the day would come when this subject would become a serious concern for the Church.
Africa - Madagascar Oblate bishop appointed to a Pontifical Council
Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Gerard Tlali LEROTHOLI, OMI, Archbishop of Maseru, Lesotho, as a member of the Vatican-based Pontifical Council for Culture.
Latin America Oblate presence at the Special Synod for Amazon 2019
The Holy Father has called them to participate as Synod Fathers from October 6 to 27 in Rome, where this important ecclesial event will take place, bringing together more than 250 people.
Africa - Madagascar Fr. Sylvester David, O.M.I. appointed auxiliary bishop of Cape Town, South Africa
The Holy Father has appointed as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Cape Town, South Africa, the Rev. Fr. Sylvester David, O.M.I., currently vicar general of the Archdiocese of Durban, assigning him the titular see of Gunugo.
Asia - Oceania Resignation of metropolitan archbishop of Cotabato, Philippines, and appointment of successor – Vatican
Vatican Bulletine 2018/11/06 The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the archdiocese […]
Canada - United States Fr Pierre Olivier Tremblay appointed Auxiliary Bishop – Vatican
On 21 May 2018, the Pope named Reverend Father Pierre Olivier TREMBLAY, O.M.I., as Auxiliary Bishop of […]
Europe A new role for Fr. Ryszard Szmydki
On September 28, 2017, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, named former Oblate Assistant General, Fr. Ryszard SZMYDKI, […]
Africa - Madagascar Resignation of Bishop Phillip Pöllitzer, OMI
On July 21, 2017, the Holy Father Pope Francis accepted the resignation from pastoral governance of the […]
Europe Bishop Eugeniusz Juretzko retires
On April 25, 2017, the Vatican made the following announcement: “The Holy Father Francis has accepted the […]
