Category Archives: WRITINGS

Fr. William Daly was the first Oblate from Ireland. Having studied in Marseilles he was ordained in 1841 and sent to England and Ireland to investigate the possibility of an Oblate establishment there. The priest in Penzance wished that a … Continue reading →

Perhaps with a touch of Mazenodian exaggeration, Eugene declared: The word of the English bishops, whom I have had occasion to see as they passed through here, is that our Congregation is the most esteemed of all in England and … Continue reading →

Thirty-eighth anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. I celebrated the feast, as is customary, in the inner chapel of the monastery of our holy Capuchin Sisters where I always receive the most touching testimony of the daughterly affection of … Continue reading →

The Bishop of Dijon had written to me asking for some information about the association of the Adorers of the Blessed Sacrament which I approvedon June 30, 1848. I answered him saying that I had in fact authorised this association … Continue reading →

This Diary entry gives us a clear idea of the work capacity of Eugene. Superior General of Oblates in 4 continents, Bishop of the second-largest diocese of France, dealings with the Vatican offices, as well as his involvement in the … Continue reading →

The Bishop of Ajaccio, Corsica, was unhappy that Eugene had sent 26 year-old Fr. Berne to be a professor of theology at the Major Seminary. Eugene wrote to reassure the young Oblate. As for all the rest, don’t worry about … Continue reading →

While waiting to complete your community. I have written to Father Vincens to send you Father Chaine, who is very talented and preaches very well. This young Father is excellent, but accustomed to the paternal government of Father Vincens, he … Continue reading →

Fr. Dassy, community superior in Nancy, was highly talented but very severe and demanding with the members of his community. To tell you the truth, my dear Father Dassy. I cannot open a letter coming from Nancy without trembling. Since … Continue reading →

I also want to tell you that Father d’Herbomez has left with the Brothers Surel and Janin for Oregon where the need is urgent. The good Father will begin his mission on board ship where there will be about sixty … Continue reading →

Before going to the cathedral for the office, I ordained Fr. d’Herbomez to the priesthood in my chapel. I had invited all the Oblates present in Marseilles to be present at this very touching ordination because I was doing it … Continue reading →