On the occasion of the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis grants Plenary Indulgences to grandparents, the elderly and all the faithful who participate “motivated by a true spirit of penance and charity.” From www.vaticannews.va   In a note released on Tuesday, The Apostolic Penitentiary explains that “in order to increase the...

Protection of Minors: New Secretary strengthens Church’s commitment Pope Francis appoints Fr Andrew Small OMI from England as pro tempore Secretary for the Pontifical Council for the Protection of Minors.   By Vatican News staff writer Pope Francis has appointed Fr Andrew Small OMI as new Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of...

On December 3, 1995, the Oblate World turned its eyes toward Rome where Bishop Eugene de Mazenod was canonized by the future Saint, Pope John Paul II.  Since the canonisation of St Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate many people are seeking to know more about St Eugene and the Oblates of...

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Blessed Joseph Gérard – The Apostle of Lesotho  Today, May 29th, is the last day of our Novena of prayer for an increase of vocations to the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. It is also an important day in the calendar of Oblate feasts; today we recall and remember one of our missionaries; Blessed Joseph...

Vocations Novena 21st-29th of May 2021 – a time for the Oblate family to pray together in thanksgiving for vocations; past, present and future  The annual Novena for Oblate Vocations is fast approaching! Each year at this time, the Oblate family throughout the world is praying that ‘the Lord of the harvest to send labourers to the...

De Mazenod House Retreat Centre London is hosting an online Charity Art Exhibition showing the work of Chaher Rhomaei, a young artist from Syria who has being staying at DMH over the past year. All the funds received will be divided and go to support the creation of a children’s library in Syria and DMH....

For many years Pilgrimages Abroad (JWT) have been the travel agent to Oblate Pilgrimage. It is with sincere regret that we learned that JWT has announced on April 27th that it is to cease trading due to the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic. We understand that this is a difficult time for the directors...

We join Fr Frank Ryan OMI in Colwyn Bay, Wales for our morning prayer on Friday, April 30th. Tomorrow, May 1st, is the feast of St Joseph the Worker, and St Joseph is the patron of the Oblate parish in Colwyn Bay. Let’s listen to a special reflection about this great saint of the church....

This Sunday, 25 April, is Vocations Sunday where catholics reflect on the theme of vocations, and pray for our religious and for new vocations to the priesthood and religious life.  Pope Francis has declared 2021 as the year of Saint Joseph, and in this message suggests to us three key words for each individual’s vocation....