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Live Jesus! 2025
Live Jesus! 2025

The 20th Annual Live Jesus! Virginia will be held on March 29, 2025 at St. John Neumann Parish in Reston, VA. This year’s Live Jesus! theme is “Bend Don’t Break: The Art of Salesian Spirituality.”

31st Annual Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS, Memorial Dinner Dance
31st Annual Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS, Memorial Dinner Dance

Saturday, January 18, 2025: Join us for a night of fun and fellowship including optional Mass, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing. Learn more here.

Fall Networking Breakfast
Fall Networking Breakfast

A wonderful morning of networking and fellowship! See photos from the event here…

Business Network Breakfast - October 18
Business Network Breakfast - October 18

Join the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Business Network on October 18 for their fall Networking breakfast! Meet like-minded professionals and listen to our featured speaker Fr. Tom Dailey, OSFS, talk on “Sports & Spirituality." The event starts with continental breakfast and networking at 7:37 AM and presentation begins at 8:00 AM. Donations welcomed.

Father Judge Alumni Reunion
Father Judge Alumni Reunion

The Friends of Father Judge High School hosted the annual Party at the Pier on Saturday, August 3rd…

Norphans for Life 13th Annual Runion
Norphans for Life 13th Annual Runion

Calling all alumni! Celebrate North Catholic’s history and tradition by joining fellow alumni at this year’s reunion!

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Fall Networking Breakfast
Fall Networking Breakfast

A wonderful morning of networking and fellowship! See photos from the event here…

Live Jesus! 2024 Virginia Coverage
Live Jesus! 2024 Virginia Coverage

Photos and videos of speakers from Live Jesus! Virginia.

30th Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS Memorial Dinner Dance
30th Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS Memorial Dinner Dance

Video slideshow of the Dinner Dance! Thank you to all out guests and sponsors who made it a night to remember!

Live Jesus! 2023
Live Jesus! 2023

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Advent Series
Advent Series

Each week of Advent highlights a specific theme, traditionally represented by the candles on the wreath. We invite you to journey through Advent with Fr. John Fisher, OSFS, as he shares his Advent Series…

Holy Infant Catholic Church Unveils Salesian Art by Parishioner Joe Carr
Holy Infant Catholic Church Unveils Salesian Art by Parishioner Joe Carr

Holy Infant Catholic Church is excited to unveil a breathtaking new intarsia art installation, crafted by artist and parishioner Joe Carr. The intricate wooden artwork, titled “Live Jesus,” captures the spirit of the parish’s ministries and serves as a visual invitation to embody Christ’s teachings in daily life…

Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Happy Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas! Many Catholics honor Our Lady of Guadalupe through traditional song and dance. Learn more about Our Lady and these traditions…

Rev. John W. Brennan, OSFS (1936-2024)
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Rev. John W. Brennan, OSFS (1936-2024)
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With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. John W. Brennan, OSFS, passed away at the age of 88 on Thursday, December 5, 2024.  He was a professed member of the Oblates for 69 years and a priest for 59 years.  A teacher, religious superior, parish priest, and loyal friend, Fr. Brennan was a dedicated Oblate and a faithful son of St. Francis de Sales and the Church. 

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Rev. John (“Jack”) Kelly, OSFS, (1944-2024)
Rev. John (“Jack”) Kelly, OSFS, (1944-2024)

With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. John J. (Jack) Kelly, OSFS, passed away at the age of 80 on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.  Jack was a professed member of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales for 61 years and a priest for 53 years.  

3rd Annual Fr. John Graden, OSFS, Memorial Lecture - Dec. 12th
Graden, Embraced by God
3rd Annual Fr. John Graden, OSFS, Memorial Lecture - Dec. 12th
Graden, Embraced by God
Graden, Embraced by God
Rev. Hugh Joseph McGuigan, OSFS, (1953-2024)
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Rev. Hugh Joseph McGuigan, OSFS, (1953-2024)
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With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. Hugh J. McGuigan, OSFS, passed away at the age of 71 on Saturday, November 23, 2024.  He was a professed member of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales for 50 years and a priest for 27 years…

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St. Margaret of Scotland Celebrates 25 Years
St. Margaret of Scotland Celebrates 25 Years

St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church celebrated its 25th Anniversary with the theme: We are 25 Strong with a Mass on November 16, the feast day of St. Margaret of Scotland. Over 400 current and former parishioners and several Oblates come to celebrate…

Salesianum School Celebrates Brotherhood Day
Salesianum School Celebrates Brotherhood Day

Brotherhood Day honors the 74th Anniversary of Salesianum School being the first integrated high school in Delaware. Students participated in a candle-lighting ceremony symbolizing the key stages of this historic journey…

We Belong Together
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We Belong Together
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The Oblate apostolate, Holy Family Parish in Adrian, MI recently launched a new podcast called Open Seat. This week, Fr. Joe Newman, OSFS, shares his profound insights on spirituality, the significance of unconditional love, and the freedom to choose one's vocation…

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Founders’ Day
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Founders’ Day
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The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales celebrated Founders’ Day this month where we remember Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS, and the first Oblates. This special day was honored by Oblates and apostolates across the North American Provinces…

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8th Annual Global Salesian Leadership Symposium
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8th Annual Global Salesian Leadership Symposium
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The Global Salesian Leadership Symposium (GSLS) is a hallmark of the Salesian Leadership Initiative (SLI), a school-wide value-added service for every student. Read more about the initiative and this year’s keynote speakers…

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Eucharistic Congress
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Eucharistic Congress
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The Catholic Diocese of Wilmington celebrated a Eucharistic Congress at the Ocean City Convention Center (Maryland) on Saturday, October 5, 2025 with over 2,500 people in attendance...

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A Vision Becomes Reality at Father Judge
A Vision Becomes Reality at Father Judge

Congratulations to Father Judge High School on the grand opening of its new Career Pathways Academy!...

Pilgrimage to Annecy, France
Pilgrimage to Annecy, France

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, Newark, DE invites you to join a pilgrimage to the home of Oblate founders! From July 7 to 13, 2025. Read full details and itinerary...

Fr. David Whalen Receives St. Francis Award
Fr. David Whalen Receives St. Francis Award

Fr. David Whalen, OSFS, received the 2024 St. Francis award from the Sylvania Franciscans...

A Joyous Day for the Oblate Sisters!
A Joyous Day for the Oblate Sisters!

Yesterday was a wonderful celebration at Mount Aviat Academy! Sr. Rachel was received into the novitiate of the Oblate Sisters...

Seeking Director of Development
Job Opening, Director of Development
Seeking Director of Development
Job Opening, Director of Development

The Wilmington-Philadelphia Province seeks a driven Salesian professional with excellent relationship-building skills and a desire to spread our mission. Learn more here

Job Opening, Director of Development

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