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Fr. Jim shares one of his simplest and most fruitful prayer practices in a recent reflection: “In Jesus’ prayer, the “Our Father,” he reminds us that the forgiveness we seek from God is conditional upon our willingness to forgive others. Forgiveness is the key to joy.”
— Fr. Jim Walther, Provincial
That same life of prayer is what sustains every Oblate ministry. The ongoing sacramental life we bring to the parishes we serve, the spiritual outreach that meets people where they are both in person and online, the retreats that renew their spirit, and the vocations who keep answering the call to carry this forward.
We are so blessed that Br. Chris Puglia, OMV and Br. Miggo Roque, OMV, recently professed their Perpetual Vows as Oblates this year, giving their lives fully to that same call.
Your gift keeps this life of prayer flowing into ministry, in parishes, shrines, and retreat houses, for decades to come.
“They are always in Jesus’ company, always conversing with Jesus.”
~ Ven. Bruno Lanteri, OMV Founder
This year, the Oblates of the Virgin Mary mark two milestone anniversaries — our 200th anniversary as a Congregation and 50 years of service in the United States. Just 50 years ago, our province began when Fr. Antolini arrived in Boston with only $200 in his pocket and the instruction to “start a foundation in Boston.”
A Family Gathered Together
In early August, 55 Oblates from the United States and the Philippines gathered in Boston for our General Assembly — a week of prayer, community, and joy made possible by benefactors like you.
“Our presence would not have been possible without the support of our benefactors — the men and women reading this message who are not merely benefactors, but family.”
— Fr. Paul Kallal, OMV, Vocation Director
As Fr. Paul looked around the room, he found himself asking, “Which men will be present at future assemblies?” Your gift helps answer that question — raising up the next generation of Men of Prayer who will carry Ven. Bruno Lanteri’s vision forward for decades to come.
Your Gift Has Impact.
Your gift to the Oblates of the Virgin Mary Annual Fund makes an immediate and lasting impact. Over the last 50 years, our generous supporters have helped our province spread across the country and build the strong community we are today.
The OMV Annual Fund directly supports:
- Ongoing sacramental life for the people and parishes we serve
- Spiritual outreach that meets people’s needs both in person and online
- Growing our core ministries and attracting new vocations
- Ongoing support for Oblates serving parishes, shrines, and retreat ministries
- Faithful formation for the seminarians discerning their vocation, including our newest Men of Prayer at Our Lady of Grace Seminary
Read our annual newsletter to learn more about our work and our plans for the future, or meet our seminarians to see who your generosity is forming.
We are forever grateful for your generous gifts and prayers. Your generosity allows the Oblates to continue guiding others toward God’s mercy.
Partners in Our Mission
When you make a recurring monthly gift, you become a steady partner in our mission. Regular giving allows us to plan confidently for formation, ministry programs, and outreach, forming new Men of Prayer for generations to come.
Cultivate and inspire in priests, especially young priests, a taste for reading, for apostolic work, and for prayer.
Ven. Bruno Lanteri, OMV Founder
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