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Oblate JPIC Signs Letter in Support of Bill to Prevent Genocide and Atrocities February 29th, 2016
The Missionary Oblates JPIC office has joined more than sixty organizations in support of the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act, S.2551, which has been introduced in the United States Senate. This bipartisan bill if passed will enhance the ability of the U.S. to prevent genocide and mass atrocities. The Act will help identify early warning signs of genocide, fund early warning programs, and increase the odds that when people are at risk of mass atrocities, our leaders will know and be ready to respond. Recent historical events around the world are a reminder of the consequences of failing to prevent genocide and atrocities.
Read the sign on letter here:
Oblate Family Celebrates 190th Anniversary of Congregation’s Approval February 18th, 2016
Today the Oblate family celebrates the 190th anniversary of the approval of our congregation. Today, we take a moment to thank God for the Mazenodian family, for Saint Eugene De Mazenod and all the great ministry being done in many parts of the world.. May God continue to bless our Oblate family.
200th Anniversary Message From U.S. Provincial, Fr. William Antone, OMI January 27th, 2016
January 25, 2016 The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle
200th Anniversary of the founding of the
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate
Dear Brother Oblates and Friends,
We celebrate with gratitude our 200th Anniversary and we look forward with hope and deep faith to a new century as a Congregation at the service of the poor.
Read the full letter here.
Mark this Advent With Saint Eugène De Mazenod November 18th, 2015
Missionary Oblates JPIC is pleased to offer resources for the 2015 Advent season for you to adapt and use in your congregations, communities and personal prayer time. The Advent packet includes themes for the four weeks of Advent with related scripture, quotes from Saint Eugène De Mazenod, reflections and action. Please feel free to share this resource. Download the resource here.
Oblates JPIC Regional Representatives Meet in Rome November 17th, 2015
JPIC Regional Representatives met in Rome, Italy from November 2 to 6. They worked on a JPIC strategy for the Congregation, reviewed roles according to OMI JPIC statutes (for new members). They also reviewed and discussed how to implement suggestions by the Superior General on JPIC ministry in the Congregations. Reports were presented from Oblate regions, JPIC’s United Nations representative and Director of General Service. The meeting also completed the work on the adaptation of the Vade Mecum (Document on Oblate JPIC Ministry). Meeting participants are pictured below.
From L to R: Bradley Rozario (Japan) for Asia, Antonio Ponce (USA) for North America, Daniel Le Blanc, oblate representative in the UN, Elphas Khosa (Zimbabwe) for Africa, Gilberto Piñón (Assistant General), Warren Brown (from General Counsel), Kennedy Katongo (JPIC General Service Director, Miguel Pipolo (Brazil), for South America, and Miguel Fritz (from General Counsel)
