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Oblates Daily Prayer April 1st, 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
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.
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)
Oblate Prayer for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation October 20th, 2025
This prayer from “Praying with Laudato Sí: A Retreat Guide for Individuals and Communities,” a resource developed by the Oblate Congregation’s General Service of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (GS-JPIC), invites us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the gift of creation.
May we “leave nothing undared” in our ministry for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation.
DOWNLOAD PRAYER: https://bit.ly/4qkgkMr
RETREAT GUIDE: https://bit.ly/3L0fbJD
Ministry in Motion: Fr. Talang & Br. Chiran Travel to Khasi Indigenous Village September 12th, 2025
Fr. Valentine Talang, OMI and Br. Jacob Chiran, an Oblate seminarian, walk 3 hours to Balarma Punjee, a Khasi indigenous village in Bangladesh to offer a Funeral Mass. Oblates run the parish in Sylhet Diocese.
