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Live Jesus! 2026
Live Jesus! 2026
Guerin Memorial Dinner Dance
Guerin Memorial Dinner Dance
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Thank You to Our Sponsors of the Fr. Guerin Memorial Dinner Dance
Thank You to Our Sponsors of the Fr. Guerin Memorial Dinner Dance

The Oblates extend sincere gratitude to the sponsors of the Fr. Guerin Memorial Dinner Dance…

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Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS, Receives 2026 Community Partner Award
Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS, Receives 2026 Community Partner Award

Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS ’84, President of DeSales University, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Community Partner Award by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce…

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Rev. Thomas Patrick Norris, OSFS, OSFS (1946-2026)
Obituary, News
Rev. Thomas Patrick Norris, OSFS, OSFS (1946-2026)
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With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. Thomas Patrick Norris, OSFS, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a brief illness…

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Fr. John Fisher, OSFS, Speaking in Chestnut Hill, PA, as part of Ecumenical Sermon Series
Fr. John Fisher, OSFS, Speaking in Chestnut Hill, PA, as part of Ecumenical Sermon Series

Catholic Preaching Institute's ecumenical sermon series during the celebration of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place on January 20-22, learn more…

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Rev. William J. Nessel, OSFS (1929-2026)
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Rev. William J. Nessel, OSFS (1929-2026)
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With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. William Joseph Nessel, OSFS, passed away at the age of 96 on Monday, January 5, 2026…

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Mr. Kevin Burke Named Principal of Salesianum School
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Mr. Kevin Burke Named Principal of Salesianum School
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The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are excited to share the selection of Mr. Kevin Burke as the 18th Principal of Salesianum..

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Fr. Michael Newman, OSFS, interviewed on Catholic Forum
Fr. Michael Newman, OSFS, interviewed on Catholic Forum

Watch Fr. Michael Newman, OSFS, on Catholic Forum as he shares our story in honor of the 150th anniversary of our founding!

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Dr. Tony Alleyne Named President of Nativity Prep
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Dr. Tony Alleyne Named President of Nativity Prep
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The Oblates of St Francis de Sales founded Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington in 2003. The School’s Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Tony Alleyne as the next President of Nativity Prep…

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Pope Leo XIV Writes to the Oblates on 150th Anniversary
Pope Leo XIV Writes to the Oblates on 150th Anniversary

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV sent heartfelt greetings to all the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the congregational founding on December 21…

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Reflections
Reflections from France
Reflections from France

This past October, Oblates from around the world visited Troyes, France, to celebrate 150 years of the congregation's founding. Enjoy a compilation of short reflections from a few of the travelers!…

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Let’s Keep the Light On
Let’s Keep the Light On

During the dark days after the holidays have ended, how do we catch glimpses of God's light in our world?  How can we be glimpses of God's light to the world?

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It's Still Christmas in the East!
It's Still Christmas in the East!

Every January, there seems to be a discussion among Christians as to when the Christmas season officially ends. For those who follow the Western tradition, the season has just concluded. But for most Eastern Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic Churches, Christmas has just begun...

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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, VHM

Pope Francis’ Encyclical:
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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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