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Calling all alumni! Celebrate North Catholic’s history and tradition by joining fellow alumni at this year’s reunion!
With sadness, we announce that our brother, Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS, passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was a professed member of the Oblates for 69 years and a priest for 59 years. A teacher, parochial vicar, formator, friend, and dedicated Oblate and priest…
Chek out what’s happening at Camp DeSales! Salesian Leadership Camp for 50+ high school students from Salesian schools including Salesianum School, St. Francis de Sales School, Father Judge High School, and Saint Mary's High School.
Last week, Fr. Tom Dailey, OSFS, met with the Augustinian priests and brothers (OSA's) in Villanova, PA. Fr. Dailey is the Delegate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the beatification and eventual canonization of the Servant of God, Fr. Bill Atkinson, OSA.
Fr. Alan Zobler, OSFS, was recently featured in the Diocese of Toledo's Graceful Living Magazine where he discusses his passion for running and how it has deepened his spiritual life…
Students at our Oblate/Salesian schools study, practice, and live out the teachings of St. Francis de Sales. Read excerpts of speeches given by recent graduates. They share the impact that Salesian Spirituality has on their lives and the ways they will carry this with them into their futures...
We celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Salesian High Schools and University graduates! May the Holy Spirit and the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales guide the Class of 2024 on their path!…
Celebrating 50 years! St. Anthony's Italian Festival sponsored by the Oblate apostolate, St. Anthony of Padua Parish is one of the largest Italian-American cultural events in the nation! …
Happy Feast of the Visitation! Learn more about the connection between the Visitation & the Salesian family!
When I was a senior at DeSales University I joined the cycling team. I enjoyed the sport but quickly learned that even the best cyclists fail. How can the classic saying “get back up and try again” be applied to our spiritual lives?
Sometimes we find ourselves thinking, talking, and acting from our heads rather than our hearts. Fr. Paul shares a few lessons he has learned about heart to heart speaking and how it leads to deeper connection…
St. Francis tells us there is a spiritual element to everything we do - even sleep. How can we look to Jesus, Joseph, and our patrons to lean the art of rest…
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Salesian Spirituality
A lived and lively tradition inspired by St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) and St. Jane de Chantal (1572-1641). Salesian [Suh-leez-juhn] Spirituality emphasizes common sense and the power of doing little, ordinary, and everyday things for God and others with great passion and great love. It is a down-to-earth way of living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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