Oblate Shrine hold workshop on Encyclical Laudato Si for Hispanic Community
This week Fr. Chava Gonzalez, OMI of the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleviile, IL led a workshop on Pope Francis’ latest encyclical Laudato Si. This workshop is one in a 4-part series and...
View ArticlePentecost and Immigration: Ecumenism and Dialogue Essential
Written by Fr. Harry Winter, OMI, Coordinator, Ministry of Mission, Unity and Dialogue, USA Province The celebration of Pentecost reminds many Christians of our disunity, and how the Holy Spirit is...
View ArticleOblates Gather with Archbishop Moreno of Tijuana
Oblates gathered with Archbishop Francisco Moreno of Tijuana. — (L-R standing) Fr. Art Flores, Fr. James Chambers, Fr. Lucio Castillo, Fr. James Brobst, Archbishop Moreno, Fr. Louis Studer...
View ArticleU.S. Provincial Reflects on the New Year and What’s Ahead for 2021
By Will Shaw with Fr. Louis Studer, OMI On January 5th U.S. Provincial Fr. Louis Studer, OMI took some time to reflect on the new year and discuss some of the important events taking place in the...
View ArticleLetter of the Superior General: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Let Us Walk Together Listening to the Call to Care for the Common Home September 1st is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. It is an initiative of Pope Francis who has also written the...
View ArticleNew U.S. Provincial and Council Installed in Washington, DC
Fr. Raymond Cook, OMI Officially Installed as the New Provincial of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate – US Province On October 23, 2023, the U.S. Oblate Province officially installed the next...
View ArticleOblate Ecological Efforts Praised by Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
Thanks to Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI and Sr. Maxine Pohlman, SSND, Director, La Vista Ecological Learning Ctr. EDITOR‘S NOTE: Fr Séamus Finn, Director of OMIUSA JPIC and OIP, shared an email from Ms. Debbie...
View Article2024 World Earth Day: Show Appreciation & Stewardship for Planet Earth
Bishop Michael Pfeifer, O.M.I.Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of San Angelo Pastoral Statement for World Earth Day The 54th Earth Day anniversary will be celebrated on April 22nd, 2024, by millions of...
View ArticleOblates Daily Prayer
Every day the Oblate Community and Family in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales publish a short reflective morning prayer video, created by members. Please join in daily from where you are. Click to...
View ArticleOblate Missionaries at the United Nations: Advocating for Justice, Peace and...
By Br. Benoît DOSQUET, OMI The Missionary Oblates advocate for the human rights and well-being of the most vulnerable through collaborations with organizations such as VIVAT International and the...
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