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AN EVENT THAT SHOWS THE CAPACITY FOR SURVIVAL AND RENEWAL
The blessing of the church at the Calvaire was a historic moment. For the Oblates it was a milestone in their ministry to the poor of the Marseille harbor area and the popular quarters surrounding it. What had begun as … Continue reading
A GLIMPSE INTO EUGENE’S EVERYDAY CONCERNS
Twelve years after the founding of the Oblates, this letter from Eugene to his sister touches on all the major areas of his everyday life in Marseille. As a son and brother he writes to his family to invite them … Continue reading
DISCIPLINE IS THE BRIDGE BETWEEN GOALS AND ACCOMPLISHMENT
While in Rome, Eugene was still the principal Vicar General of Marseille. Tempier had informed him of some protests being made against a decision of the Bishop of Marseille by twelve priests. I reproduce this extract because it gives us … Continue reading