Europe European Commission for Youth and Vocations: Reflections, Inspirations, and Excitement
The Oblate Community of Nickolauskloster in Germany hosted the annual gathering of the European Commission for Youth and Vocations. This event brought together Oblate representatives and young people from each European Oblate unit to share experiences from the past year, reflect on a specific theme, and plan summer activities.
Canada - United States Oblate Novices: Praying with Oblate texts
Frank KUCZERA, Novice Master at Immaculate Heart of Mary Novitiate in Godfrey, shares with us a prayer project put together by Novices. Writing on behalf of all who contributed to this project, he hopes that “this prayer enriches your spiritual life as much as it has enriched ours.”
Canada - United States WYD 2023: The Roar of Oblate Youth
Fr. Felix BWALYA was one of the four Oblate priests who accampanied the Youth from the US and Mexico to the World Youth Day in Lisbon. He shares with us his convictions concerning the Oblate Youth.
Latin America Cuba: “The Cuban reality, you have to live it to believe it.”
Father Tomasz Szafranski, OMI, has been ministering in Cuba for a year. Here he writes about his Oblate journey and the present work of the Oblates in Cuba.
Africa - Madagascar Oblates gather for a formation session in Figuil
Cameroon: Fr. Dieudonné INAWAY, OMI, was one of the twenty-two Oblates, priests and a brother, who participated in an Ongoing formation session for Oblates with less than 5 years of ordination and perpetual vows, held in Figuil. He tells us how they all “listened attentively to the wisdom of their elders.”
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.
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.
Europe Pozuelo: Oblate Youth to celebrate the charism before WYD
The youth ministry of the Mediterranean Province wanted to prepare together to take part in the WYD 2023, which will take place in Lisbon, by organizing a meeting in the days leading up to the WYD in our Oblate community in Pozuelo (Madrid).
Latin America Retreat in preparation for Perpetual Vows
Young Oblates from the Interprovincial Conference of Latin America (CIAL) have gathered in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia for a 30-day retreat in preparation for their perpetual vows.
Africa - Madagascar Fr. Marcellus Nwaohuocha, OMI: Update and Gratitude
The superior of the Oblate mission in Nigeria has sent a message in which he updates the Oblate family on the condition of Fr. Marcellus OMI. At the same time, he offers his heartfelt gratitude for the support and prayers. He also appeals for more prayers for the Church and its mission in Nigeria.
Europe Fr. General to meet Oblate Youth in Lisbon
It’s nearly World Youth Day again! And Fr. Chicho, our Superior General, will also be there! And he is so looking forward to being at the Oblate Youth Meeting in Lisbon.
General Administration Message of the Superior General for the launching of the guidelines for the mission with Youth
The Superior General’s message on the occasion of the launching of the guidelines for the Mission with Youth
