In This Issue:
From the Desk
of Father John
Drug War
Makes Oblate ministry Difficult
Vocations Flourishing In Zambia
Oblates Helping to
Promot Devotion to
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dear Friend,
When a man expresses an interest in joining the Missionary Oblates,
he takes part in one of our “Come-and-See” programs. The potential
candidate is introduced to the Missionary Oblates and to our many and
diverse ministries.
As a member of the Oblate Mission Friendship Club, you have come to see the many wonderful
ways you are blessing the Oblates and 
the people we serve. Because of your prayers and support, men
here in the United States and throughout the world
are given the opportunity to discern if they are called
to serve God as a Missionary Oblate priest or brother.
While the Church has struggled in recent years with declining vocations, the Oblates have been able to avoid this trend. Last year 725 men throughout the world were taking part in Oblate formation programs. That was an increase of 21 men from the previous year!
Vocations are the lifeblood of any religious community. I ask that you please keep our Oblate seminarians in your prayers as they come to believe how God is inviting them to serve Him and His people.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. John Madigan,O.M.I.
Oblate Director
You are a Missionary! Your support for the Missionary Oblates extends to the poor and most abandoned in the world. As a member of the Mission Friendship Club, remember: A worldwide network of Oblate priests and brothers is praying for you and your family every day. Thank you for your kindness |
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