Each year, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary gather with friends, benefactors, and faithful supporters to give thanks for a legacy of faith, priestly formation, and service – and to carry that mission forward with hope. This year’s Annual Gala invites us to reflect on a theme at the very heart of our Oblate identity: Sons of Mary.
To be a Son of Mary is to walk closely with Our Blessed Mother, learning from her wholehearted “yes” to God. It is through her example that every Oblate priest, brother, and seminarian seeks to live with faith, humility, and love, entrusting his life and ministry to her maternal care.
Sharing in Mary’s Mission
Mary’s mission is simple and profound: to bring her Son to the world.
As Sons of Mary, the Oblates share in this mission through the sacraments, through preaching, through digital outreach, and through works of mercy that reach souls in need of Christ’s love. In every confessional, every retreat, every Mass offered, Mary’s quiet and faithful “yes” continues to echo.
This Marian identity is more than a devotion. It is a way of life. Rooted in the spirituality of our founder, Venerable Bruno Lanteri, and beautifully reflected in works such as Men of Mercy, Sons of Mary, the Oblates are formed to be instruments of grace, guided by Our Lady toward deeper union with her Son.
Forming Sons of Mary for the Future
This mission lives on in the next generation.
Young men are discerning God’s call and being formed in the Marian spirit of the Oblates. Initiatives like the Sons of Mary group for young men at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church offer a glimpse into this future. Through prayer, formation, and fraternity, participants grow in their Catholic faith, deepen their understanding of vocation, and learn to entrust their lives to Mary.
By walking with young men during these pivotal years, we create space for them to encounter Christ more deeply and to ask the courageous question:
“Lord, what are You calling me to?”
The Seminarian Fund: Sustaining the Call
Behind every vocation is a journey, one that requires years of prayer, discernment, and formation.
The Seminarian Fund ensures that these men can say “yes” to God without hesitation. It provides for their education, spiritual formation, and daily needs as they prepare to become priests who will serve the Church with fidelity and compassion.
For many of our supporters, this mission resonates deeply. You are helping to form priests who will bring the sacraments to countless souls, preach the Gospel, and extend God’s mercy for generations to come.
An Invitation to Join the Mission
The Annual Gala on April 25, 2026, in Boston is an opportunity to step into this mission in a tangible way.
It is a night of gratitude, fellowship, and renewed commitment—a chance to celebrate 50 years of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary in the United States and to look forward with hope to all that God will continue to do.
When you attend the Gala, you stand alongside seminarians, priests, and fellow supporters who share a common desire: to bring Christ to the world through the maternal guidance of Mary.
If you are unable to attend, your participation is still vital. A gift to the Seminarian Fund is a powerful way to support these future priests and ensure that the mission of the Sons of Mary continues to flourish.
Say “Yes” with Us
Mary’s “yes” changed the world. Today, that same invitation is extended to each of us.
Will you join us in supporting the formation of Sons of Mary? Will you help raise up priests who will carry Christ’s mercy into the world?
Register for the Gala and be part of this joyful celebration.
Make a gift to the Seminarian Fund and help form the next generation of Oblates.
Together, under the loving care of Our Blessed Mother, we continue her mission of bringing her Son to the world with faith, hope, and love.
