Latest OMI JPIC News
Oblates Daily Prayer March 30th, 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 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
Holy Week 2026 March 30th, 2026
May this be a prayerful week as we prepare for our Lord’s Passion and Resurrection.
May your Holy Week be filled with peace and reflection
OMI Bangladesh: Indigenous Leaders & Local Government March 16th, 2026
Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI JPIC director in Bangladesh attended a meeting with indigenous leaders and local government officers at the Local Government administrative level in Kulaura Upozilla, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh.
The meeting centered on sharing and getting positive support from the government related to the overall development of the indigenous Khasi and Garo people in Kulaura. The meeting was also to get an update on the present situation and issues impacting indigenous peoples in the Khasi- Garo villages. The meeting was organized by Kapeeng Foundation.
A Call For Strong, Global Protections to Safeguard Gig & Platform Workers: Fr Séamus Finn, OMI Weighs In March 16th, 2026
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NEW YORK, NY — The International Labor Organization (ILO) issued its Blue Report last week, which is a draft Convention and Recommendations related to decent work in the platform economy. As investors, we (members of Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility – ICCR) believe the goal of negotiations should be clear: to adopt a Convention and Recommendation that protects workers, and thus helps mitigate operational, legal, and reputational risks, which helps investors, fulfill their fiduciary duty to manage long-term value and protect assets.
…Following this release, ICCR issued an Investor Statement in Support of a Binding Convention on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, supported by 200 investors representing over $2.3 trillion in assets under management and advisement.
Fr Seamus Finn, Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate of the U.S. Province
“Respect for human dignity in work contributes to a successful economic system. Pope Leo himself has placed a strong emphasis on the ‘defense of human dignity, justice and labor’ and has been open about his concerns about the impacts that modern technologies can have on the lives and safety of workers around the world. These concerns will only grow more pressing as technologies that impact the workforce proliferate and platform workers become an ever-increasing share of the global workforce. It is essential global organizations meant to protect the rights and dignity of workers keep these concerns in mind.”
PRESS RELEASE: https://bit.ly/3PbwZUw
Spring & Harvest Time Coming Soon @ Three Part Harmony Farm March 2nd, 2026
Recently, Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI was at the farm enjoying the spring air, sunshine and listening to music.
