Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Mother Who Forms Men of Prayer
Category: Oblate Communities
Celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12 with the Oblates. Discover her story and how we celebrate at St. Peter Chanel.
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Celebrate the Diaconate Ordinations of Br. Chris and Br. Miggo
Category: News and Events
Just two months after professing their perpetual vows, two of our brothers are taking another joyful step toward the priesthood. On Saturday, November 21, at 11 a.m. ET, Br. Christopher Puglia, OMV, and Br. Miguel Roque, OMV, will be ordained to the Order of Deacon through the laying on of hands and the invocation of…
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Always There: The Adamo Family’s Story
Category: Oblate Communities
For over 16 years, Andrea and Bernadette Adamo have found steady companionship with the Oblates of the Virgin Mary. Read their story.
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All Saints Day and All Souls Day: Honoring Those in Heaven and Praying for the Faithful Departed
Category: News and Events
How can you honor All Saints Day and All Souls Day? Explore what these feast days are, their significance in the Catholic Church, and how you can celebrate them through Mass, prayer, and special traditions.
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St. Ignatius of Loyola’s 14 Rules for Discernment of Spirits
Category: Spiritual Guidance
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s 14 rules help us understand spiritual consolation and desolation. Learn the rules and how to apply them.
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Celebrate the Feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary With the Oblate Community
Category: Oblate Communities
The feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary honors the Virgin Mary. Learn why it’s an extra special feast day for all of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.
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Honoring the Assumption of Mary
Category: News and Events
Each year on August 15th, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary — a holy day of obligation and one of the most beautiful and beloved feasts in the Catholic calendar. It invites the faithful to reflect on a profound truth: that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. In…
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How to Become a Catholic Priest
Category: Seminarian Blog
Becoming a Catholic priest with the Oblates of the Virgin Mary is typically an 8-year journey. Learn more about the discernment and formation process.
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What Are Perpetual Vows?
Category: Seminarian Blog
In making perpetual vows, a religious man consecrates himself to God through three evangelical counsels: poverty, chastity, and obedience.
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Happy Father’s Day, God! Remembering Our Father on Father’s Day
Category: News and Events
Each year as Father’s Day approaches, many of us take time to reflect on the love, guidance, and sacrifice we’ve received from our earthly fathers. Whether we’re blessed with fond memories or carry the burden of difficult experiences, this day can stir something deep in our hearts. This Father’s Day, no matter your feelings on…
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Compendium of Marian Devotions: An Encyclopedia of the Church's Prayers, Dogmas, Devotions, Sacramentals, and Feasts Honoring the Mother of God
Compendium of the Marian Devotions, beautifully designed and eloquently written is a treasure that should grace the bookshelves of every Catholic home.
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