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US Provincial Letter & Prayer on the 200th Anniversary of the Approval of OMI Constitutions & Rules February 16th, 2026
Fr. Raymond Cook, OMI, US Provincial
Grace and peace to you in Jesus Christ, our Savior and the source of our mission.
As we gather in spirit across our communities around the globe, I invite you to pause with me and mark—gratefully and boldly—the 200th anniversary of the approbation of our Constitutions and Rules.
This is not merely a historical milestone; it is a moment of grace, a call to remember who we are, to thank the Lord for His fidelity, and to renew the flame of our shared missionary vocation.
As many of you know, on February 17, 1826, Pope Leo XII officially approved the Constitutions and Rules written by St. Eugene de Mazenod and his small band of missionaries. Guided by the Holy Spirit, they had crafted not only a rulebook, but a way of life deeply rooted in the Gospel and in the needs of the poor.
The first Constitution reminds us that “the call of Jesus Christ, heard within the Church through people’s need for salvation, draws us together as Missionary Oblates” (C1). This remains our starting point.
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Looking Back: OMI JPIC 2025 Year in Review February 16th, 2026
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.
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:
good in addressing the global ecological crisis.