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)
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.
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.
good in addressing the global ecological crisis.