Author Archives: franksantucci

“Do this and you will live” (Luke 10, 28) are the words of Jesus to us as he invites us to recognize him in the Gospel. As members of the Oblate Charismatic Family exploring the Rule that is our inspiration, … Continue reading →

These are the words ringing in the ears of every newly professed Oblate as he receives the book of the OMI Constitutions and Rules. These are the words ringing out in the hearts of the lay members of the Oblate … Continue reading →

Our Superior General wrote for today: February 17th – 199th Anniversary of the Papal Approbation of the Constitutions and Rules. We read in C. 163: “The Constitutions and Rules set out a privileged means for each Oblate to follow in … Continue reading →

Father Fernand Jetté OMI (Superior General 1974-1986) wrote: It is essential for a religious family to be recognized by the Church, for it is the Church who “constitutes” us, as the Founder put it; it is the Church who gives … Continue reading →

The proposal advanced by His Excellency the bishop of Usula and Apostolic Vicar of Colombo, undoubtedly inspired by Bishop Bravi, merits our gratitude. The Oblate Congregation will consider itself fortunate indeed if it is called to that Vicariate to do … Continue reading →

The Vatican had divided the diocese of Jaffna into two and appointed Bishop Bravi to Colombo. Eugene wrote to Propaganda Fide: While the Christians in the vicariate of Colombo are more numerous, much richer, and more generous, the schools in … Continue reading →

After three years of Oblate presence, Eugene wrote I cannot see that you are doing much there, that you are still only beginning… and up till now you have not told me of a single conversion. Letter to Fr. Étienne … Continue reading →

Eugene had great dreams for the missionary outreach of the Oblates in Ceylon, and was impatient for results I shall try to send you two missionaries, although I am less favourably disposed towards your Ceylon mission. I cannot see that … Continue reading →

Turning our attention to Ceylon (Sri Lanka today), we recall how the first four Oblates had arrived there in 1847, with the charge of reviving the faith of the Catholics who had abandoned it and converting over a million people … Continue reading →

In Canada the Oblate missions were expanding, as we see in this report that Eugene sent to Rome to Cardinal Fransoni, Prefect of the Sacred  Congregation of Propaganda Fide. In Canada, we have two communities in the diocese of Montreal … Continue reading →