“The mission of the Congregation is that of attending to the sanctification of its members by way of the most attentive imitation of Jesus Christ, Whom in all actions they take as their model, together with Mary Most Holy, their dear Mother, and that of attending with the utmost care to the redemption and sanctification of men.” — Constitutions, Art. 2
The Oblates of the Virgin Mary exist for one purpose: to bring souls closer to God.
That mission was born in turbulent times. Venerable Bruno Lanteri founded the Oblates during the French Revolution, when our Catholic faith was under siege and many had drifted from the practice of prayer and sacramental life. His response was not despair, but action rooted in mercy.
Today, the same urgency animates everything we do. Through retreats, spiritual direction, online Mass, formation of seminarians, and digital evangelization, we are still working toward the rebirth of authentic spirituality that Fr. Lanteri envisioned in the spirit of St. Ignatius and under the intercession of Mary.
Our Mission in Numbers
3 young men welcomed as new seminarians in 2026
9 OMV communities throughout the United States and the Philippines
462,787 souls reached through digital evangelization in 2025
181,573 views of online Mass and faith-centered videos in 2025
These numbers represent real people — men discerning a call to the priesthood, families seeking prayer, and Catholics around the world encountering God’s mercy, sometimes for the first time in years.
Your support makes this mission possible.
How We Live Our Mission
Every aspect of OMV ministry flows from the same source: a deep commitment to helping people encounter Jesus Christ through Mary’s hands.
We do that through:
- Retreats and spiritual direction: accompanying individuals on their journey toward God
- Seminarian formation: nurturing the next generation of faithful, Catholic priests
- Virtual workshops and digital outreach: meeting people where they are, no matter the physical distance
- Prayer offerings and novenas: uniting our community in intercession throughout the liturgical year
- Parish missions: bringing renewal directly to local faith communities
Rooted in Tradition. Reaching the World.
From our provincial offices in Boston to our communities in the Philippines, the Oblates carry a single charism across every ministry: fidelity to the Magisterium, devotion to Mary, and the transforming power of God’s mercy.
We are a small congregation with a wide reach — and that reach grows every year through the generosity of people like you.
