Becoming an Oblate
THE CALL TO RELIGIOUS LIFE
Is God calling you?
The Oblates of the Virgin Mary (OMV) are a Catholic community of priests and brothers working toward a rebirth of spirituality in today’s world. Learning how to become an Oblate is the first step in an eight-year journey, where you’ll be part of our community, study at Our Lady of Grace seminary, and work in our ministries.
Interested in beginning your journey and becoming an Oblate of the Virgin Mary?
NEW VIDEO SERIES
A Semester for God
The four-part video series follows two OMV seminarians through a semester at Our Lady of Grace seminary. Watch as Br. Chris Puglia, in his fourth year as a seminarian, and Adam Jones, a postulant, work their way through the semester and share details about their unique journeys.
Follow two seminarians through a semester.
LIVE A LIFE OF SERVICE
How to Become an Oblate of the Virgin Mary
Oblates of the Virgin Mary formation includes intense study, spiritual direction, and hands-on work in our ministries.
Postulancy
During the first two years, you’ll study the meaning of vows and explore if this life is right for you. You’ll pursue a degree in philosophy and liberal arts.
Novitiate
You’ll undergo a year of intense spiritual maturation to prepare for religious profession, engaging in prayer, study of religious life and the Oblate charism.
Theologate
For 5 years, you’ll study theology and prepare for final profession and ordination. Summers and a pastoral year allow you to live and work with other Oblates.
Meet the Seminarians
Every man’s journey to becoming an Oblate is unique. Get to know our seminarians working toward answering their calls from God.
Br. Christopher Puglia, OMV
Hometown
Townsend, MA
Undergraduate major
Electrical Engineering
Hobbies
Learning new things and exercising
Br. Miguel Roque, OMV
Hometown
Paranaque City, Phillipines
Undergraduate major
Religious Studies
Hobbies
Long-distance running and playing basketball
Br. Andrew Olsen, OMV
Hometown
Glendale, AZ
Undergraduate major
Biochemistry
Hobbies
Learning how something works, reading, and prayer
Xavier Stooks
Hometown
Tampa, FL
Undergraduate major
Health Sciences
Hobbies
Playing basketball, singing, spiritual reading, and all things saints
MAKE A GIFT
Support Seminarians
Gifts to the Seminarian Fund help us support these dedicated men as they work to answer God’s call of service to others. The Fund covers housing, education, formation, spiritual direction, and other costs.
Join the Oblates
Are you ready to embark on a journey to fulfill God’s calling? Reach out to us through the form below. We’ll be in touch soon to share more details on how to become an Oblate of the Virgin Mary and what that means in today’s world.