Please find attached the May 2023 issue of Oblate Connections in PDF format and a new interactive format called Epub which is used for digital books and is supported by many e-readers, and compatible software is available for most smartphones, tablets, and computers. When you open the PDF version, you may be given an option...

You are invited to join us in our Novena of Prayer for Oblate Vocations. It has become a tradition that the Oblate family unite in prayer for vocations during the Oblate Novena Prayer beginning on May 21, the feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod, through May 29. In the days that are to follow, we...

St. Eugene – a saint for our times and our age Happy Feast Day to all involved with the Oblate Mission!!! And yes, that is everyone who is involved with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate all over the world. Little did Eugene de Mazenod know when he gathered a small group of like-minded men in...

Check out these 10 reasons why you should get to know Saint Eugene de Mazenod. 1.) His life is an example of overcoming sinful inclinations. From an early age, Saint Eugene de Mazenod struggled with his temper. When he was four years old, his uncles took him to the theater where they sat in boxed seats....

“Joy is contagious is a very good disease to have! The only way we can spread joy is to be joyful ourselves.” We welcome Bishop Edwin Regan who, for 17 years, was the Bishop of Wrexham in North Wales, and we look forward to listening to what he has to say about the joy of...

Celebrating 50 years!  St John Ogilvie’s, 1970-2020 The following article is adapted from the longer Anniversary Booklet produced by the members of St John Ogilvie’s Parish, Wester Hailes, Edinburgh Commemorating 50 years of St John Ogilvie’s parish will bring back many wonderful memories for many people of the parish. We want to share some of...

A Chat with Bishop Edwin #jpic Part One on the Joy of Creation “Joy is contagious is a very good disease to have! The only way we can spread joy is to be joyful ourselves.” We welcome Bishop Edwin Regan who, for 17 years, was the Bishop of Wrexham in North Wales, and we look...

Thomas Enda (Tom) O’Shea was born in Dublin on 29 December 1938 to parents who were both teachers from West Kerry. Tom grew up in an Irish-speaking home, first in Sutton and then in Clontarf, closer to his parents’ work in City centre schools. He was six when the family moved to Clontarf. A long...

The Oblate Community regrets to announce the death of Fr Tom O’Shea OMI (Fr Tomás Ó Séaghdha), (Clontarf and Brazil), March 31, 2023, after a short illness borne with fortitude, at St James’ Hospital, Dublin. Predeceased by his brother Neasan, and parents Peig and Seamus O’Shea. He will be sadly missed by his sister Aideen,...

Do you have creativity and energy? Are you passionate about engaging with social media as a tool for evangelisation? We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to appoint to the role of Communications & Digital Officer to support the work of the Oblate Community in Ireland and the UK. The role will involve the delivery...