From the very beginning, Eugene insists that whatever missionary work is done, its success depends on the quality of life of those doing it. It is the example of the lifestyle of the missionary that speaks louder than any words. This is why for Eugene, community and a commonly accepted rule of life is a non-negotiable element of our vocation.
In recent years, lay persons have joined the Oblates in living a vocation to be missionaries and to form a community, expressed in many ways.
The members of the Mazenodian family have a vocation to BE (to have an exemplary quality of life) – in order to DO (to destroy the power of evil and to help people to find a meaning in their lives).
… an establishment which will steadily furnish our countryside with fervent missionaries.
These will ceaselessly engage in destroying the empire of the demon, at the same time as providing the example of a life worthy of the Church in the community which they will form.
Indeed, we will live together in one house, that which I have bought, under a Rule we shall adopt with common accord and for which we will draw the elements from the statutes of St. Ignatius, of St. Charles for his Oblates, of St. Philip Neri, of St. Vincent de Paul and of the Blessed Liguori.
Letter to Henri Tempier, 9 October 1815 O.W. VI n 4
Pls fr. How may i join your congregation? I am a Nigerian and i am through with my studies in philosophy, but i have the spirit to join u. How possible will u make me realize this dream. Thank u.
The Oblates are in Nigeria in Jos and in Orlu. Make contact with them at
JOS – OBLATE CENTER
Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Kihang, Jos, 5 Plateau State, Nigeria
Fr pls how do I join your congregation? I am through with my first degree but the fire still burn in me. I am from imo state nigeria. Thank you
You need to make contact with the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Nigeria either in Kihang, Jos, or in Orlu