Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate

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job communications officer

We are hiring – Communications Officer Role

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...

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advent evening retreat

Join the online Advent Evening Retreats – Tuesdays in Advent at 7pm

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...

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christmas crib challenge

Christmas Crib Challenge

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...

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Advent Reflections

Advent Daily Reflective Slides – sign up to receive by email

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...

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unmute! advent talks

New Advent Mission With Youth Events : Unmute! Advent Talks

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...

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Upcoming Oblate Advent Events for your diary

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...

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Eugene 101

“Eugene 101” to begin again as a four part series

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...

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br michael moore omi

Sunday Gospel Reflections – A thank you to Br Michael

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...

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prayer sunday october 3rd

Morning Prayer: Sunday 3rd October, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

For the next number of days we will join the Oblate parish of St Joseph’s, Colwyn Bay in North Wales for our morning prayer. Today’s prayer is presented by Fr Frank Ryan OMI. Today we concentrate on the readings of St Paul from this Sunday’s mass. “For the one who sanctifies, and the ones who...

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lourdes prayer september 20

Join Robert for Morning Prayer on Day 4 of our Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage

Join Robert Altman for Morning Prayer on Day 4 of our Virtual Lourdes Pilgrimage . Robert has, for the last number of years, been part of the team for the Oblate pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Oblate Youth Service and the students from Belvedere college. He is Chaplain in the college. This morning, he reflects...

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