On Tuesday next, 3rd September at 10.45am, Irish time, a ceremony of sending will take place at the Grotto, where the Sanctuary Of Lourdes will entrust the relics of Saint Bernadette to the Diocese of Elphin who will bring them to Ireland as they return home from pilgrimage. This will be screened on Lourdes TV....

“We hope that many people will be able to share in the blessings of the Pilgrimage, by gathering to pray with Saint Bernadette in cities and towns across the country.” – Bishop Doran The International Marian Shrine at Lourdes has always had a special place in the hearts of Irish people.  Countless Irish pilgrims have...

Published on Monday 26 August 2024 at www.omiworld.org “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:3 What was truly unique about St. Francis of Assisi’s contribution to the renewal of the Church and its mission in the 13th century? It wasn’t the introduction of a mendicant spirituality,...

We in the Oblate Community regret to announce the death of Fr. Peter Paul Daly O.M.I. (Oblate Community, House of Retreat, Inchicore, Dublin 8 & Castlequarter, Ballybrophy, Portlaoise, Co. Laois). Peter died peacefully on August 20th, 2024, in his 93rd year, in the loving care of the Palliative Care Staff, St. James’s Hospital. Beloved son...

August 15: “We shall always look on her as our Mother” Published on Thursday 15 August 2024 at www.omiworld.org This Solemnity holds immense significance in the life of the Church, particularly for us Oblates, as she is our Mother in a unique and special way. As an Oblate, I have always regarded her as my...

From July 7 to 12, Washington, DC, hosted the Canada-USA Joint Session, a crucial meeting for the Central Government of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Well organized by local Oblates and lay staff, the session was led by Dr. Scott Woodward, who recently retired as President of the Oblate School of Theology in San...

On Saturday 13th July 2024 our annual Knock Pilgrimage took place.  Two coaches full of people journeyed from our Dublin Oblate Parishes ready for a day of prayer, reflection and community in honour of Our Lady of Knock  During their day at the Shrine, the pilgrims had the opportunity to pray the Rosary, join The...

The pilgrim spirit has recently stirred within our charismatic family. Many have embarked, or soon will, on the ancient Camino de Santiago de Compostela (The Way of St. James). I had the privilege of participating in the send-off mass and blessing of 60 young people from Spain who began their pilgrimage in Pozuelo, accompanied by...

The Following article has been taken from OMI World. Over the past two weeks, the Central Government has visited many ministries and communities across the four provinces in the Canada-United States Region.   This region used to be made up of nineteen provinces. Despite changes and a drop in numbers, thinking this area doesn’t have much...

Article is taken from, Cor Unum – OMI World The recently concluded Orientation Session for Major Superiors, held from June 7 to 22, 2024, offered an invaluable opportunity to meet the servant leaders of various Oblate units in person. This session allowed me to connect faces to the names I had previously known only through...