Oblate News
Watch: Chat with Bishop Edwin Regan of Wrexham – Parts Two & Three
“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 of St John Ogilvie’s Parish
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 Regan: Part One on the Joy of Creation #jpic
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...
Fr Tom O’Shea OMI
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...
Death notice of Fr Tom O’Shea OMI
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,...
Join our team: Job vacancy
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...
Youth of Colwyn Bay Attend Flame Congress in Wembley Stadium
Flame Congress 2023 The youth of St Joseph’s OMI RCC in Colwyn Bay were incredibly happy to attend this year’s Flame Congress and youth co-ordinator and volunteer Julie Butcher was honoured to attend with them. Our Youth travelled with Richard Gwyn School in Flint to Wembley, on a coach together. For some of our youth...
Fr Frank retires from his role as Parish Priest of St Joseph’s
By Paul Evans, St Joseph’s Parish, Colwyn Bay The parish of St Joseph’s at Colwyn Bay, North Wales said its farewell not only to Fr Frank as Parish Priest for the last six years but also a farewell that marked the completion of his dedication as Parish Priest following a vocation spanning some 60 years....
The 1883 Pilgrimage to Lourdes
In 1883, the Oblates led their first pilgrimage to Lourdes. From 21-24 May, a total of 310 Pilgrims travelled. A report in the Annals of Our Lady of Lourdes gives an account of this pilgrimage which was organised by Father William Ring OMI, and he was joined in his endeavour by many other Oblate priests...
Fr Vimal Rajan Parunanthu, OMI – Induction as Parish Priest at St Joseph’s, Colwyn Bay
On Friday, 10th February 2023 Fr Vimal Rajan Parunanthu, OMI, was inducted as the Parish Priest of St Joseph’s, Colwyn Bay, North Wales in an evening service of solemn dedication presided over by the Right Rev Peter Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham. It was an impressive sight to see the induction procession. Led out of the...
