25 January 1816 marked the first day of community life for the Missionaries, with the arrival of the first three members. What we refer to today as the Mazenodian Family was born! Eugene had bought some of the Carmelite Convent, with an arrangement that the seller, Madame Gontier, could continue using the greater part of...

Today’s video is something a little different – we are delighted to present a short reflection on the Christmas Crib prepared and recorded by Kairos Community Trust, a wonderful London-based organisation who are dedicated to helping homeless men and women with drug and alcohol problems. We encourage you to share this video and it’s rich,...

JOB DESCRIPTION – Communications Officer See listing on Active Link Oblate Vision Statement Profoundly respecting the dignity and sacredness of each person and all of creation, we seek to grow close to Christ and make him known through our way of life and ministry. We commit ourselves principally to those on the margins of church...

ADVENT & THE SYNOD OF THE WHOLE CHURCH Communion – Participation – Mission Tuesday 30th November – A time to Listen Tuesday 7th December – A time to Dream Tuesday 14th December – A time to Journey Tuesday 21st December – A time to Witness   As the faithful People of God, during this Season...

By now, many of us will have dusted off, reassembled, rebuilt and tidied up our Christmas nativity scene or crib in our homes, schools, parishes or places of work. 

Or perhaps you have made a new one, or began a new tradition with something a bit different. This ancient tradition, which began when St Francis...

As things start to get back to normal, after a very difficult two years, we find ourselves starting again the beautiful season of Advent, the season to prepare for the birth of our Saviour. During this Holy Season, we would like to share with you a short reflective slide each day with a quote from...

Friends, the Oblate Mission with Youth team of Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales, would like to invite young people from wherever they are to join us online for our new series of online meetings for youth – Unmute! Advent Talks, where we explore, discuss, reflect on the season of Advent. This is your time to...

Please see below for details of various events for Advent from around the Oblate province of Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales. Monday Evenings 7-8pm : Unmute! Advent Talks – Oblate Mission with Youth (Online) Click here for more information – weekly Zoom meetings of sharing, discussion, friendship and faith for young people. Tuesday Mornings 10.30am...

Fr. David Muñoz, OMI A year ago, the Kusenberger Chair of Oblate Studies embarked on a new initiative. The Chair sought to provide an enrichment course on the life, mission, and spirituality of St. Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Missionary Oblates and of a larger missionary charismatic family. It is called “Eugene de Mazenod...

After five years at the helm of our Sunday Gospel Reflections Brother Michael is taking a sabbatical, a time for him to rest and renew his own energy and passion for the Gospel. Over the years his weekly reflection has enriched, challenged and comforted so many people around the world. Br. Michael has a style...