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As the Oblate missions developed in France and outside, it was essential to ensure a supply of new missionaries to meet the demands of evangelizing the most abandoned. For this reason Eugene had established our first juniorate, at Notre Dame … Continue reading →

Eugene, aware of the pain experienced by the Oblate community in Corsica because of the behavior of Leopold Carles, (which we saw in a previous entry) wrote to its superior. In this world, one must expect everything, my most dear … Continue reading →

The Letter of Superior General to the Congregation on the Anniversary of the Papal Approval of the Constitutions and Rules Dear Brother Oblates, and all our Sisters and Brothers committed to living the Oblate Charism, We commemorate this anniversary in the … Continue reading →

The Letter of Superior General to the Congregation on the Anniversary of the Papal Approval of the Constitutions and Rules Dear Brother Oblates, and all our Sisters and Brothers committed to living the Oblate Charism, We celebrate with great joy and … Continue reading →

A letter from Father Louis Lougen, Superior General and successor of St Eugene de Mazenod: Dear Brother Oblates, and all our Sisters and Brothers committed to living the Oblate Charism, We celebrate with great joy and gratitude the 196th anniversary … Continue reading →

Despite all his efforts to revive the “smoldering wick” of this 24 year-old Oblate who had been a priest for one year, the Founder had to take drastic action when it became clear that no change in behavior was possible. … Continue reading →

In the saga of the difficult Father Carles, Eugene reached the point where the young man had to be expelled. In the privacy of his personal diary, he described his concern and anguish. Already this malicious rascal has apostatized. The … Continue reading →

In handling the case of the difficult Father Carles, Eugene explains his way of dealing with his Oblates. You know well that I am greatly attached to him. I had certainly given him ample proof of my confidence by sending … Continue reading →

Despite the goodness, generosity and zeal of the majority of Oblates, there were a few who did not measure up to the demands of their vocation. One of these was the 24 year-old Father Leopold Carles, who had caused havoc … Continue reading →