Working toward a rebirth of spirituality
in today’s world
OMV PRIESTS AND BROTHERS
Companions on Your Spiritual Journey
The Oblates of the Virgin Mary (OMV) are a Catholic congregation of priests and brothers founded in 1826 by Venerable Bruno Lanteri. Our mission is to foster spiritual renewal by accompanying you on your journey, helping you deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ through our ministries.
SUPPORT THE ANNUAL FUND
Support Men of Prayer
It takes a whole community to raise up a Man of Prayer. Your gift to the Annual Fund sustains the sacramental life and spiritual outreach that touches souls, forms the men who carry it forward, and supports every ministry that makes it possible.
200 YEARS OF THE OBLATES OF THE VIRGIN MARY
A Blessing from the Holy Father
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and Pope Leo XIV has sent us a very special gift to mark the occasion: an Apostolic Blessing.
We are deeply grateful for this honor, and we invite you to celebrate this milestone with us. Two hundred years of forming priests, walking with families, and drawing souls closer to God, made possible by the prayers and generosity of friends like you.
Explore a timeline of milestone moments from the past 50 years to see how your prayers and support have helped shape our journey thus far.
UPCOMING RETREAT
An Ignatian Path to Hope
We will welcome Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV, for a two-day retreat at St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine on St. Ignatius’ rules for navigating the ups and downs of the spiritual life. Join us November 7–8 in Boston. All are welcome!
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St. Ignatius of Loyola’s 14 Rules for Discernment of Spirits
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
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
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
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.
FEATURED BOOK
Compendium of Marian Devotions
For over two thousand years, the Church has lovingly honored the Blessed Virgin Mary, drawing the faithful ever closer to her Son through her maternal care. In this beautifully written and comprehensive volume, Fr. Ed Broom gathers the rich treasury of Marian prayers, dogmas, devotions, sacramentals, and feasts into one accessible guide.
Whether you are deepening a lifelong devotion or discovering Our Lady’s role in salvation history for the first time, this book offers both clarity and inspiration. Explore the biblical foundations of Marian teaching, discover the origins of beloved devotions like the Rosary and Scapular, and encounter the saints who entrusted their lives to Mary.
St. Joseph Retreat House
Milton, Massachusetts
St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine
Boston, Massachusetts
St. Francis Chapel
Boston, Massachusetts
Ignatian Discernment Institute
Denver, Colorado
Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality
Denver, Colorado
Oblates of the Virgin Mary
The Philippines
