Latest OMI JPIC News
Oblates Daily Prayer July 14th, 2026
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 Attend Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) Annual Meeting July 15th, 2026
As a member of the Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) UK Board of Trustees, Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI is currently participating in their annual meeting being held at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester, United Kingdom.
Royal Agricultural University: https://www.rau.ac.uk/
OMI Bangladesh: Tree Plantation Fair & Fruit Festival July 15th, 2026
(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI()
In the spirit of Laudato Si St. Eugene’s School in Dhaka City, Bangladesh and the Oblate Scholasticate community organized “Tree Plantation Fair and Fruit Festival – 2026.” The students and parents have learnt the importance of trees and fruits in our daily lives. The Trees provide us with oxygen, shade, and a healthy environment, while fruits give us essential nutrients.
In this event, the Oblates in Bangladesh encouraged our students to plant more trees and enjoy good fruits. It also encouraged them to love and protect our Mother Earth.
Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help: Oblates Join In On Celebration June 30th, 2026
Oblate Frs. Jean Emmanuel Meloncourt, OMI & Séamus Finn, OMI joined with the Haitian community in the Washington, DC area for the celebration of the feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
UN Unveils New Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth June 24th, 2026
This month, the UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights officially presented a landmark blueprint to the UN Human Rights Council: “Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth.”
The new report calls for a fresh approach to ending extreme poverty—one that prioritizes human dignity, economic justice, and environmental sustainability.
The Roadmap for Eradicating Poverty Beyond Growth argues that reducing poverty requires more than increasing economic output. It highlights the need for policies that ensure basic economic security, strengthen care systems, create meaningful work, and address growing inequality.
At OMI JPIC, our commitment to human dignity reminds us that every person deserves access to the resources and opportunities needed to flourish. We invite you to learn more about this important initiative and the actions being proposed to help create a more just world.
Visit Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns‘ website for details about the roadmap and multiple opportunities to take action.
