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Walking Together in Formation in Guatemala January 21st, 2026

Fr. Daniel LeBlanc, OMI spent the week of January 12th to 17th in Guatemala with Oblate novices from several Provinces. The themes of the presentations were centered on Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation, Oblate partnership with VIVAT International, the role and work of Non/Governmental Organizations and the Social Doctrine of the Church. It was a wonderful experience and time.

 
Shown here is a photo of all present and the Oblate Provinces represented:

(Front row from left to right): Fr. Daniel LeBlanc OMI (OMI representative at the United Nations – US Province); Fr. Marcos García (Assistant Novice master – from Paraguay, Cruz del Sur Province); Novice Marcos Carzoso (from Paraguay – Cruz del Sur Province)
 
(Second row, from left to right): Novice Domingo Chiquival (Province of Mexico); Novice Javier Pascuzzo (Province of France);. Novice Pedro Chacon (Province of Mexico); Novice Julian Crus (US Province); Fr. Cándido González (Novice Master – Province of Mexico); Novice Manuel Pérez (Province of Mexico); Novice Adriano Junior (Province of Brazil); Novice Victor Izquierdo (US Province)

Shared Lunch, Shared Faith: Ministers Gather for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 16th, 2026

Sacred Heart’s Oblate Community, Oakland, CA began the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by hosting a luncheon for the Oakland Pastors’ Table, a community of Christian pastors and other ministers connected by Jesus.

The group’s goal is moving “From isolation to community, from competition to collaboration, from individually pastoring churches to collectively pastoring the city.”

Fr. Jack Lau OMI, Fr. Philip Singarayar, OMI and Fr. Carlos Alarcon, OMI, took part in this lunch conversation.

 

 


Study at Oblate School of Theology & Prepare for Ecological Leadership in Ministry January 7th, 2026

Course: Ecological Theology & Christian Stewardship
Professor: Fr. Hector, Kalaluka, OMI

Course Description:

This course explores ecological theology from a Christian perspective, focusing on the relationship between faith, creation, and environmental responsibility. Students will engage with critical Catholic teachings on ecological stewardship, including studying foundational documents such as Laudato Si’ and other papal encyclicals.

Through theological reflection and analysis of contemporary environmental issues, the course will highlight the moral and spiritual dimensions of caring for the earth as part of Christian responsibility. Students will also explore how Catholic social teaching calls for justice, sustainability, and a commitment to the common good in addressing the global ecological crisis.
 
This course will provide students with an opportunity to study Christian eco-theologians such as Teilhard de Chardin, Leonardo Boff, Thomas Berry, Elizabeth Johnson, and Ernst M. Conradie. Conradie’s book Christianity and Ecological Theology will be our primary resource. Lastly, students will prepare themselves to become ecological leaders in their future ecclesial ministries.

READY TO ENROLL?

Contact the registrar’s office: registrar@ost.edu
VISIT Oblate School of Theology‘s website: https://ost.edu/
 
 

OMI Bangladesh Hosts Christmas Celebration for Domestic Migrants December 22nd, 2025

(Contributed by Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI)

A spiritual preparation for the Christmas celebration took place at Modonpur Credit center for domestic migrants, working in different factories. We had a really good program for our migrant brothers and sisters, offering confession and Holy Mass.

The Dhaka Archdiocese invited OMI Bangladesh to provide pastoral care for domestic migrants in the Dhaka-Narayangoan areas. Oblates agreed to lead this new ministry that will work with the migrants, most of whom are Indigenous. OMI Bangladesh is currently searching for someone to oversee this new mission and ministry. The Missionaries of Charity, (Mother Teresa’s Sisters) are cooperating with the Oblates to do this important work. Fr. Ajit Costa, OMI was appointed to look after the domestic migrants and now Fr. Subash Costa, OMI is the newly appointed person. Myself, Fr. Robi, OMI, Fr. Subash Costa, OMI and other Oblates have from time to time supported this new mission.


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.

 

 
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