Category Archives: WRITINGS

After Eugene’s death a General Chapter of the Oblates was convoked in 1861. At the opening session two of the senior members of the Congregation spoke: Father Tempier and Bishop Guibert. Father Tempier opened the General Chapter by declaring his … Continue reading →

1837 – nomination as Bishop of Marseille, the second-largest city of France Here I am in fact pastor and chief pastor of a diocese which, whatever one says of it, is not inhabited by saints. It was given me, I … Continue reading →

1823 : nomination as principal Vicar General of his uncle, Bishop Fortuné de Mazenod. It was a difficult work of restoration and rebuilding a diocese that had not had a resident bishop for 21 years. For Eugene, who was a … Continue reading →

1818: Eugene’s dream of never-ending horizons to preach the Gospel to the whole world: N.B. And even though, because of their present small number and the more urgent needs of the people around them, they have to limit the scope … Continue reading →

1826, February 17 – Ecclesiastical approbation by the Pope of the Congregation and its Rules, under the title of Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. The charism of Eugene was recognized as having its inspiration in the Holy Spirit Rejoice with … Continue reading →

1819 – The Marian sanctuary of Notre Dame du Laus is entrusted to the Missionaries as a place of permanent mission. During the warm months, the Missionaries welcomed pilgrims and preached the Gospel to them, while during the colder months … Continue reading →

1818, November 1. The missionary community becomes a congregation of religious priests and brothers who make vows to live the evangelical counsels. It is necessary that we understand, now more than ever before, the necessity of being perfect religious in … Continue reading →

1815 : Eugene understands that God was calling him to invite other like-minded men to participate in his missionary dream It is the second time in my life that I am making a decision of the utmost importance as a … Continue reading →

I encountered among these poor prisoners whom I helped spiritually and materially… only grateful souls, hearts full of affection who responded perfectly to the caring charity that I felt for them Diary, 31 March, 1839, E.O. XX I have all … Continue reading →

1813: The beginning of Eugene’s preaching to the most abandoned: Come now and learn from us what you are in the eyes of faith. Poor of Jesus Christ, afflicted, wretched, suffering, sick, covered with sores, etc., all you whom misery … Continue reading →