April 2, 2020 April 3, 2020
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: News and Events
No matter where you live, plan to join us online throughout this year’s Holy Week schedule so that we might stay connected and celebrate God’s love with each other.
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March 30, 2020 April 1, 2020
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: Spiritual Guidance
A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer to ask God for special graces, offer petitions or pray for a specific intention. Learn how to pray one and hear a personal story.
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March 20, 2020 March 23, 2020
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: Fr. Jim Walther
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fr. Jim Walther encourages us to look to Jesus for hope and shares the Oblates of the Virgin Mary virtual Mass schedule.
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January 23, 2020 February 19, 2020
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: Lanteri's Miracles
Venerable Bruno Lanteri’s messages of hope and prayer resonate deeply with the faithful. Learn more about the connection, Ven. Lanteri’s message and resources for growing in hope through prayer.
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December 16, 2019 December 16, 2019
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: News and Events
Learn the six Catholic Holy Days of Obligation for 2019 and get the calendar to be sure you don’t miss Mass on those special feast days.
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October 23, 2019 October 23, 2019
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: News and Events
Check out the latest book from Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
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October 17, 2019 October 15, 2019
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: Oblate Communities
On October 22, St. Pope John Paul II’s feast day, we’re remembering his life and papacy. Find ways to celebrate the feast day, such as by venerating his relic at St. Francis Chapel.
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October 1, 2019 October 1, 2019
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: Spiritual Guidance
Are you discerning a vocational calling to religious life? Explore the process of becoming an Oblate and reach out to us for spiritual guidance.
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September 23, 2019 October 2, 2019
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: News and Events
Statement on Transparency and the Protection of Minors
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September 6, 2019 September 6, 2019
Posted by Oblates of the Virgin Mary
Category: News and Events
Check out the latest book from Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
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