Category Archives: WRITINGS

Eugene had desired that some Oblates be permitted to establish themselves to work in the Diocese of Quebec, but the Archbishop had not been open to the idea. Now there had been a change of heart and he had allowed … Continue reading →

Father Baudrand had repented of his wrong behavior – the most serious being that he had openly gossiped to many about the internal difficulties that the Oblate community was experiencing in Montreal. Eugene realized that one of the major consequences … Continue reading →

Father Jean Baudrand was 30 years old when he was sent to Canada in 1841 as part of the first group of Oblates. He was a good preacher, but had a hyper-critical spirit. In a September 20, 1842 entry in … Continue reading →

Before our Christmas break. we had seen how Eugene’s lifelong friend, Charles Forbin de Janson, had died. Eugene had presided at his funeral and wrote in his diary: This morning, I went to say my last adieux to my old … Continue reading →

The full impact and importance of the foundation we are celebrating can only be appreciated if we look at the bigger picture. Eugene was convinced that the 6 men coming together in the foundation room were doing so in response … Continue reading →

Not all approached by Eugene to join him on 25 January 2016 had the same sentiments as Henri Tempier. In this letter to his friend, Forbin Janson, Eugene gives vent to his feelings in a frank, and rather humorous, description … Continue reading →

The all-important first day of community life for the Missionaries was obviously a story often repeated in all its details over the past 206 years. In his Memoires, Father Tempier, described it as: “This memorable day that I will never … Continue reading →

25 January 1816 marked the first day of community life for the Missionaries, with the arrival of the first three members. What we refer to today as the Mazenodian Family was born! Eugene had bought some of the Carmelite Convent, … Continue reading →

Eugene needed a large house and property to accommodate the nearly 300 energetic youth who met every Thursday and Sunday for prayer, instruction and games. At the same time he needed a big house to accommodate the future members of … Continue reading →

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