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Oblates Daily Prayer December 11th, 2025

Every day the Oblate Community and Family in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales publish a short reflective morning prayer video, created by members. Please join in daily from where you are.



Visit their Youtube channel for more videos: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOblates 


Faith Meets Sustainability: Discussion With Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI & Br. Thomas Marchetti, OMI April 10th, 2025

 
Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI recently had a discussion with Br. Thomas Marchetti, OMI to explore his timely thesis on how the Catholic community in San Antonio, TX can increase their engagement in sustainability efforts.
 
The full title of Br. Thomas’ thesis is: “Investigating the Potential of Engaging the Catholic Community in Sustainable Interventions in San Antonio, TX.”
 
They discussed Br. Thomas’ passion for the the issue of sustainability, his process for gathering & analyzing data, and his plans for engaging with the community. 
 
Watch this inspiring conversation on Youtube: https://bit.ly/425PJbR 

OMI Bangladesh: Celebrating Holy Mass with our Migrant Community December 11th, 2025

(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI)

This is a small corridor of a building owned by a Hindu person and a small rented room where a Christian domestic migrant family stays. The property is owned by a Muslin person and it has become the only place to offer Holy Masses for our domestic migrant community.
 
There is no better place than these to celebrate Holy Mass with our Migrant community. This reality and the photos are one of the best Christmas reflections for me. We keep them in our prayers.
 

Khasi Catholic Indigenous People in Bangladesh Celebrate Christ the King Feast December 1st, 2025

(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI)

The Khasi Catholic indigenous people in Bangladesh celebrated the Christ the King feast in Khasi the traditional way. It also became the get together occasion for the people. This annual celebration was organized by Bangladesh Khasi Catholic Rangbah Balang Association.
 
Frs. Valentine and Pius Omi always animate the liturgical celebration. This year it took place in Meghatilla Punjee and Lokhipur parish, run by the Oblates.
 
Bishop Shorat Francis Gomes, the bishop of Sylhet diocese was the main celebrant of the occasion. The Khasi indigenous people in Bangladesh have a great devotion to this Feast, Christ the King.
 

Friends & Community Gather at 3PH Fall Open House November 20th, 2025

On Saturday, November 15, Three Part Harmony Farm (on the grounds of OMI USA’s administrative offices) held its annual Fall Open House, which was attended by Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI. Also present was former OMI JPIC staff Mary O’Herron.

Event activities included face painting. Seed saving, garlic clove popping and the musical talents of Too Much Talent Band.

 

 

Beyond Borders: Experiencing the Oblate Mission in Bangladesh November 7th, 2025

One of the most memorable aspects of their time there was meeting people from 16 of Bangladesh’s 53 tribal communities, which opened their eyes to the richness of local culture and the universality of faith. Reflecting on their experience, they shared:

“From the moment we arrived, we were embraced by the warmth of the Oblates and the communities they serve. Our missionary journey took us through Boreleka, Lokhipur, Katadanga, Gopalpur, Lokhonpur, and Khadim. In each of these places, we were invited to share life in its simplicity, teaching, guiding, assisting in pastoral ministry, and being present with families in their daily joys and struggles. Every encounter reminded us that mission is not only about what we give, but also about what we receive.”

READ FULL ARTICLE: https://www.omiworld.org/2025/11/06/beyond-borders-experiencing-the-oblate-mission-in-bangladesh/

 

 

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