Latest OMI JPIC News
Oblates Daily Prayer April 16th, 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
Indigenous Activism in Brazil: A Call to Protect Land and Culture April 14th, 2026
Brazil’s capital Brasília was recently transformed into a center of Indigenous resistance.
With more than 7,000 Indigenous people occupying the capital, the 2026 Free Land Camp (ATL) pressured Brazil’s government to uphold native land rights while denouncing the predatory exploitation of agribusiness and mining projects that threaten their territories and futures.
Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI Shares Insights on Ethical Investing at Merrill Lynch Forum April 13th, 2026
On April 9th, Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI, moderated and participated in a panel at a Faith Consistent Investing Forum, sponsored by Merril Lynch in New York City.
(Photo L to R) Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI, Olga Emelianova from MorningStar and Fassil Michael from I SSS)
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.
