"We all have a vocation. We believe that God has called us to this life to fill a special need that no one else can accomplish.”
St. Francis de Sales
Vocations
“How do I know God is calling me?”
Considering a job or career change? Perhaps God is calling you instead to embrace a vocation and mission — to become a fisher of men and a spiritual father. The peace the world cannot give is the fruit of uniting our will to the loving Will of God.
OBLATE ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
The Associate Program helps college students discern a vocation to the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales as a religious brother or priest. Through individual meetings with the Vocation Director, small group meetings with other Associates and Oblates, retreats during school breaks, and summer internships at Camp DeSales, the Associate discerns a religious vocation while practicing his faith in a normal college setting.
COMMUNITY LIFE
One of the main differences between diocesan and religious priesthood is community life.
Through the perpetual profession of poverty, chastity, and obedience, the Church creates religious families. Like any large family, some brothers have similar interests and interact often, others not as much. But they are all brothers, bonded by history, profession and purpose. In times of celebration and times of grief, they are there. In support of one another's prayer life, moral life and personal life, they are there. In accomplishing works for God that could never be done by one person or in one lifetime, they are there. The best way to learn if a religious family is a good fit for you is to spend time with them. The Oblate associate program and summer Catholic Youth Camp internships are two ways to do just that
In their own words….
Fr. Joe Newman, OSFS, Provincial of the Toledo-Detroit Province reflects on his journey from growing up in Toledo, OH, to becoming Provincial Superior of the Oblates in the Toledo-Detroit Province. He shares profound insights on Salesian Spirituality, the significance of unconditional love, the freedom to choose one’s vocation, and how he came to be an Oblate!
This is an episode of Open Seat, hosted by Katie Love, Director of Faith Formation at Oblate apostolate Holy Family Parish, also delves into the unique and rich history of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, our global presence, and our charism.
WE "LIVE JESUS!"
...In community
...In schools
...In summer camps
...In youth evangelization
...In parishes
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