Welcome to the official website for the Oblate Vocations
This website is dedicated to the Religious Vocations of the Roman Catholic Congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The Oblates are dedicated to spread the poor following the example and the charism of their Founder Saint Eugene de Mazenod.
Who are we?
We are missionaries. We began 188 years ago, on January 25, 1816, when Father Eugene de Mazenod and four companions came together to preach missions in Provencal, in the rural countryside of southern France. And currently, how many are we? Where are we? What do we do?
We are 3,800 Oblates in all – young men, old men, Oblates in formation, priests, Brothers! Of this total, 525 are in formation, having already made their first commitment. For the highest number in formation, the prize goes to Africa, with 222 young men in training. We are in the five continents. The branch planted in Aix-en-Provence thrived well: more than 830 in Africa, 980 in Europe, 770 in Asia, 450 in Latin America, 720 in Canada and the United States. (as of 20 January2015)
And all these people, what do they do? We do everything. We are not specialized, except in facing urgent needs…. It was enough for bishops to come to our Founder and say to him: “I do not have anybody…” for him to act, re-examine his manpower, cut personnel here and there, and release 2 or 3 men for these new needs. And that continues today still. You see, it is a question of passion, of missionary concern….
I want to join the oblates am zambia
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I’m Frank Nkondo From Archiodiocese Of Mbeya Particular In Tanzania,east Africa.I Have Interested Much To Join In You Are Congregation For Mission Of Priesthood.Therefore I’m Kindly Requesting To Provide An Email Or Contact Of One Priest Responsible For Vocation Promoter Of You Are Congregation In Kenya
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Greetings and best wishes! When talking about vocations,lets keep up with Pope Francis who recently set up the new dicastery for the laity.. and our own Rules & Constitutions no, 37
R 37a. The charism of Saint Eugene de Mazenod
is a gift of the Spirit to the Church, and it
radiates throughout the world. Lay people
recognize that they are called to share
in the charism according to their state of
life, and to live it in ways that vary according
to milieu and cultures. They share in
the charism in a spirit of communion and
reciprocity amongst themselves and with
the Oblates. As an initial step, each unit
will submit to the Superior General for
approval its criteria for the recognition of
associations.In order to live more intensely the mission
of evangelization according to the
Oblate charism, some lay people gather
in associations. In concert with the General
Administration, Provinces and Delegations
will foster the development of
such associations, will assure that they
faithfully reflect the Oblate charism, will
contribute to the formation of the laity by
giving them access to the sources of the
charism, and will specify the relations between
the Congregation and the associations.
In this regard, the General Administration
takes the initiatives that it judges
opportune to promote communication
between Provinces and Delegations and
a common outlook in the Congregation.
R 37b. Faithful to Oblate tradition, the communities
will have their heart set on promoting
the Missionary Association of Mary
Immaculate for the formation of lay people
and participation in Oblate spirituality
and apostolate…..!!!!!!!! Santiago (Jim) Lyons,omi
Mexico City
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Do you have a branch or any Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Hong Kong?
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NOTRE DAME, 51 Shing Tak St., Ma Tau Wei, Kowloon, Hong Kong S.A.R. China.
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may the name of our lord be praised both now and forever
my aim of writing to you is to inform you on my hunger and thirst to
join your congregation for the mission of priesthood and i have written to many
Of your website but to no reply so i strongly believe that you
would hear my cry,
My name is Dominic am 18 years old and i am through with my
secondary education and have taken waec and latin diploma in mercy
seminary bende smmm and all was excellent and i want to continue in
your congregation and i would be happy if my request is been granted
thanks and remain blessed
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Asking how to join you and where. Am from Uganda, East Africa with a desire to become a priest in your family. Thank you, God bless you
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We are not serving in Uganda. But we are present in DR Congo and Kenya, to mention two countries near Uganda. If you are still interested, we can provide you with an email address of a priest in one of those countries.
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Yes I am interested. If you can give me the contact it’s better. Thanks
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Fr am a Nigerian and am interested in joining the Oblates,am presently in Port Harcourt Nigeria here is my email:enebericonstantine@yahoo.com
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Yes fr. Am still interested. If you can provide them to me I will be the happiest. Thank you
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Yes fr, am still interested please send me contacts. Thank you
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Am Geoffrey from kenya aged 19. Am interested to join the oblate family
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Thanks for such an early desire. May God acompan you in the journey you wish to undertake.
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Where are the congregation in Venezuela? I want to talk with the Vocation Promotor.
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Am Bryan from Nigeria and am interested in joining the Oblate community,i will be highly honoured to hear from you people, am presently in Port Harcourt Nigeria,Thanks and remain blessed
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i wish to join, pls help me out.
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From where are you?
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I need address of OMI in owerri imo state Nigeria
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i am jacob otieno from homabay diocese in kenya, i finished my secondary schooling last year at st.john’s minor seminary rakwaro in kenya and i am really intrested in joining the congregation because i feel called by God to serve Him as a missionary priest please assist me on how i can join the congregation.Thank you and may God bless you
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Yes am interested please help me to contact them. This still my soul’s desire
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Hello, I am Collins Gilbert from Kenya, a 20 year-old youth. I am really feeling confused. I feel so drawn to religious life but am scared of making a wrong decision. I am in my second year in the university. Please help me know whether God might be calling me to be an Oblate too. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.
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Hello dear Fr, am interested in joining you for priesthood. Since am from Uganda, I ask for contacts of nearby countries like Kenya or DRCongo. Thank you.
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GOD BLESS YOU
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My name is Charles Okwuchi, am from Imo state Nigeria. Am interested in serrving the poor in this congregation.
Will be delighted if I will have a reply.
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Buenos días , hace algunos años fui seminarista de su congregación en puebla, México, me gustaría saber la.dirección de la casa de formación o el teléfono en puebla y asistir a misa los.domingos .
Saludos y VIVA CRISTO REY ¡¡¡¡
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Thenks
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Good afternoon Fr, I am obi Raymond obi from boki of cross river state Nigeria. I am 21yrs of age and will be 22yrs by December this year. I am an undergraduate of philosophy and presently in my philosophy three. I humbly write to show interest in joining your congregation. Thank you for your favourable response.
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Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. My name is Eugene Stephen Orji, native of Amuzu, Ivo local government area of Ebonyi state Nigeria. I write to apply for admission into the Oblate of Mary immaculate. I live currently in Abuja, I am 22 year old, holder of SSCE result and a car sprayer by profession. I will be glad if my application is given a favorable consideration.
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Good day fr, i humbly apply to be given a chance to receive priestly formation and privilege to receive training under your congregation
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Please, how can I apply to this wonderful congregation? Thank you for your response.
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Good morning! Do you have anyone to help with discernment in Switzerland?!
Many thanks! Joel
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I am sorry. We have no Oblate presence there.
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Hola! Quisiera comunicarme con los Hermanos Oblatos en Argentina por acompañamiento vocacional. De que manera puedo hacerlo? Bendiciones.
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I do need to join this noble congregation am from Nigeria Anambra state precisely, 27yrs
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Good morning fr. My name is Salifu Gabriel from Kogi State, Pls father, how can i apply for this congregation.
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please,how do i jion the congregation,i am from nigeria
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Dear Rev father, it is my wish to serve God most especially the people of God by becoming a priest. But how can someone discern his vocation more properly. Discernment is a lifelong process of attuning oneself into the heart and mind of Jesus Christ. Dear fr I want enlightenment and how I can serve God and his people in this world where religion is considered as superfluous thing. I also want to know if congregation is present here in Nigeria and how to apply to the congregation. Thanks I look forward to hearing from you soon. God bless you Fr.
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Dear Rev father, it is my desire to serve God and His people by becoming a priest in your congregation. i am a Nigerian, Akwa Ibom state, residended in uyo. am a born Catholic, baptized, communicant, and confirmed Catholic. Am 23 years old. having the qualification of FSLC,SSCE. I will be glad if my application is honour. I believe through Mary our mother I will succeed. HAPPY FEAST OF ASCENSION . I hope to hear from you soon
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I am cajethan Naanep Danglang from the catholic Diocese of shendam. I am interested in the OMI priestly vocation.I Wish i would b opportuned to join .Here is my email address: cajethandanglang@yahoo.com thank you
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I am CHARLES W.MURIMI from Kenya.I am interested in Joining Oblates of Mary Immaculate this year 2018.
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hello father,
I am Johnbosco from Nigeria. i am part of those who are interested in joining your congregation. i look foreword to hearing from you
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Fr,from the deep of my heat I do like the congregation, and I may like to join you people. I am from Nigeria in Benue state.I am 22 years old,Anum Matthew is my name.
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Dear Father
I wish to know the process of joining your religious congregation.
Thanks in advance for your positive response.
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