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From Past to Present: The Influence of the Canada-US Oblate Provinces

By Jim BROBST, OMI, General Councilor for Canada-US Region

Over the past two weeks, the Central Government has visited many ministries and communities across the four provinces in the Canada-United States Region. This region used to be made up of nineteen provinces. Despite changes and a drop in numbers, thinking this area doesn’t have much to contribute would be far from the truth.

A Historical Perspective
The Nineteen Legacy Provinces have been a significant source of inspiration and support for the entire Congregation since our earliest missions abroad. Many Oblates were sent to North America in the early days of the Congregation, and many more have gone from here to establish and support Oblate missions worldwide. Numerous formators and supporting members in crucial roles, including three Superior Generals, have come from this region.

Continuing the Legacy
This legacy continues in the current provinces. In addition to their historical contributions, the units in the Canada-US Region welcome and fund the education of numerous future Oblates from around the world. They also form missionaries for service both locally and internationally. They also contribute generously to the Congregation. While the worldwide General Oblate Fundraisers provide about 10 million USD annually to the most financially challenged ministries, nearly half comes from the Canada-United States Region. This amount well-surpasses the annual disbursement of all the Congregational Trusts combined.

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Our Common Home – A New Heaven and A New Earth & Phil Joel & Don Chaffer Check out this release from A New Heaven and A New Earth, Phil Joel & Don Chaffer (featuring Jason Gray & Jason Roy)

A Call to be Holy Missionaries: Fr. Chicho Challenges CROCUS | OMI World In his final address at the Joint Session in Washington, D.C., Fr. Chicho, Superior General of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, called upon the Canada-USA Region to seek a deep sense of renewal, a renewal centered on holiness and unity.

OMIUSA has been a part of this special event, which has been organized by the New Heaven & New Earth (HNE) Collaborative to lift up gospel inspired songs and the special God-given gift of creation, which we are called to protect and care for. Inspired by the call of Laudato Si, the encyclical letter of Francis, people of faith across the world have made this their mission and a special part of their ministry and values. (Fr. Séamus Finn OMI)

What: A New Heaven & A New Earth NYC Pre-Launch Concert & Livestream

Where: St. George’s Church, 7 Rutherford Place, New York, NY

When: Tuesday, July 23, 6:30 pm ET. Doors open at 5:45 pm. (Livestream Link: www.calvarystgeorges.org)

Why: Well-known Christian musicians from across multiple musical genres come together for a first-of-its-kind album slated to release Sept. 20. Album is meant to inspire care for the earth, and is demonstrating common ground between environmentalists and Christians.

Who: Iconic singer/songwriter Phil Joel (Newsboys); Dove Awards-winning, No.1 Billboard-charting, Stellar Award-nominated Aaron Cole; awards-winning singer / songwriter Jason Gray; and husband / wife duo Waterdeep.

TICKETS: Free tickets at this link (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-new-heaven-and-a-new-earth-concert-tickets-914722508647)

A caridade, no seu sentido mais profundo, é um reflexo do amor de Deus, estendido aos outros através de atos de compaixão e bondade. Para os Missionários Oblatos de Maria Imaculada, a caridade é mais do que uma virtude; é uma vocação e a essência de sua missão. Este carisma peculiar de se dedicar aos pobres e abandonados configura a identidade e a missão dos OMI, que vêem no serviço aos mais necessitados não apenas um dever, mas uma forma de viver e expressar sua fé.

Santo Eugênio de Mazenod, fundador dos Oblatos de Maria Imaculada, sentiu o chamado para servir aos "mais pobres entre os pobres". Este chamado se manifesta na entrega aos que estão esquecidos, aos marginalizados, àqueles que a sociedade muitas vezes ignora ou descarta. Para os Oblatos, servir os mais pobres, é um ato de amor que espelha o amor redentor de Cristo.

A evangelização dos mais abandonados não é apenas sobre prover recursos físicos ou alívio imediato, mas sobre trazer a luz do Evangelho, a esperança e a transformação espiritual. Isso inclui trabalhar em paróquias, em formações missionárias, em ministérios de justiça social, em prisões e em qualquer lugar onde as pessoas estejam sofrendo e precisem de apoio.

O carisma dos OMI reflete uma compreensão profunda de que ser chamado por Deus é ser enviado aos outros, especialmente àqueles que mais precisam. Este chamado é uma resposta de amor que transcende fronteiras, culturas e condições sociais, fazendo da caridade não apenas um ato de ajuda, mas um modo de vida que busca incansavelmente a justiça, a paz e a dignidade para todos.

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Oblates accompanying dialogue and listening processes

The exchange was organized by a set of 12 organizations from Latin America, among them the Network of Churches and Mining, in the framework of the Mining Investments Campaign, in collaboration with the Centre for Ecology and Andean Peoples (CEPA, Bolivia), National Aboriginal Pastoral Team (ENDEPA, Argentina), National Committee in Defense of Territories Fronting Mining (Brazil), with the support of Misereor, Caritas France and CCFD Terre Solidaire.

“Lithium has impacts that we don’t know, that have not been seen before. We already have experience with other companies, but never of lithium, we don't know what will happen to water, what will happen to people and animals," says Tata Diomedes Apu Mallku of Suyu Jacha Karangas, indigenous people established west of Lake Poopó, between Bolivia and Peru.

The exchange of communities has served so that they can put together their fears, their anguish, the threats they perceive and also the hopes and answers that are found on the way, in front of a giant that tries to encroach territories, take water sources, occupy ramsar sites, glaciers, salts, entire river basins.

Ocultación de información, miedo y usurpación del agua: la extracción de litio en América Latina. Comunidades afectadas por la minería de litio reunidas en intercambio, presentan preocupaciones sobre iniciativas de transición minero-energética Comunidades afectadas por el extractivismo minero de Argentina, Brasil y Perú se encontraron del 8 al 10 de junio 2024, en Oruro, Bolivia, uno de los ...

A Ministry of Presence: Ceasefire Walk in Oakland, California
By Fr. Jack Lau , OMI

On Friday June 28, 2024, Bro. Noel Garcia, OMI (Secretary General), joined Fr. Jack Lau, OMI, and Ms. Carrie McClish, an Associate of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, for their weekly walk against gun violence in Oakland.

For the past three years, they have walked every Friday night, seeking an end to the violence that plagues their city. They are part of Faith in Action East Bay, a faith-based community organization dedicated to promoting peace and ending gun violence through shared values from diverse faiths, races, and social backgrounds.

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La paroisse Sacré-Cœur d’Ottawa honore ses diplômés de 2024 | OMI World Le 12ᵉ dimanche du temps ordinaire à la paroisse Sacré-Cœur d'Ottawa a pris une dimension unique avec une célébration d'action de grâce en l'honneur des diplômés de l'année académique 2023/2024.

Pilgrims of Hope: Oblate candidates and scholastics in Pakistan | OMI World From July 9-12, 2024, students from various stages of formation in Pakistan gathered at the Oblate Juniorate in Multan for a vibrant and hopeful session themed “Pilgrims of Hope in Communion in Initial Formation.”

21 anos de fundação

No dia 16 de julho de 2003 foi fundada a Província Oblata do Brasil.

“Quando o tempo determinado chegou, Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo, repleto do Espírito, foi enviado pelo Pai para evangelizar os pobres, proclamar a libertação aos presos, aos cegos a recuperação da vista e proclamar um ano da graça do Senhor”

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A new light of charity: New OMI Mission in Ensenada, Mexico | OMI World On Tuesday, July 2nd, Provincial Father Raymond Cook, Vicar Father Antonio Ponce, Father Eleazar, Father Steven and Father Jesse met with the Bishop of Ensenada to coordinate dates and collaborate on other details about the new mission.

"72 HOURS OF ACTION TO CARE FOR ENVIRONMENT"

(Contributed by Fr. Robert Carrasco Omi, OMI General Delegation Bolivia-Peru)

An ecological fair was held on June 1st, 2024. There was collaboration among youth groups and friends and volunteers who belong to the Federation of Youth Organizations of Llallagua and Youth Reporters of the Pio XII Radio Network.

Cleaning and garbage collection were carried out in some sectors of Llallagua and Catavi.

In this activity the members of the first communion and confirmation participated from both parishes. We highlight the joint work of the three Oblate parishes Llallagua, Catavi and Siglo XX.

Read the newsletter to learn more (Spanish):http://omiusajpic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Boletin-Informativo-junio-2024-2.pdf

Read more news from the OMI General Delegation of Bolivia and Peru : https://www.eltrochero.com/

Asamblea de Pueblos Originarios en Angoteros - 2024 Experiencias con pueblos y organizaciones indígenas en el río Napo

Joint Session Daily Report – Day 3 | OMI World On this day of the anniversary of the death of Br. Anthony Kowalczyk, OMI, participants of the CROCUS Joint Session were reminded of the example of his religious life, his humble and dedicated zeal to the service of others, to the youth, and, above all, of his intense search for God. I

On July 4, 2024, the Provincial House in Washington, DC, hosted a warm and welcoming event to greet the Central Government of the Congregation.

The event began with a friendly social hour, followed by a classic Independence Day meal featuring hotdogs, hamburgers, and plenty of sides. The Provincial, Fr. Ray Cook, extended a heartfelt welcome to the Central Government, making them feel at home in the USA.

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A Festive Fourth: Provincial House Welcomes Central Government | OMI World On July 4, 2024, the Provincial House in Washington, DC, hosted a warm and welcoming event to greet the Central Government of the Congregation.