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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.

 

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Live Jesus! 2025
Live Jesus! 2025
31st Annual Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS, Memorial Dinner Dance
31st Annual Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS, Memorial Dinner Dance
Fall Networking Breakfast
Fall Networking Breakfast
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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…

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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…

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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…

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Rev. John W. Brennan, OSFS (1936-2024)
Obituary
Rev. John W. Brennan, OSFS (1936-2024)
Obituary

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

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.  

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3rd Annual Fr. John Graden, OSFS, Memorial Lecture - Dec. 12th
3rd Annual Fr. John Graden, OSFS, Memorial Lecture - Dec. 12th
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Rev. Hugh Joseph McGuigan, OSFS, (1953-2024)
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Rev. Hugh Joseph McGuigan, OSFS, (1953-2024)
Obituary

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…

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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…

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Reflections
God’s Dream and Our Part in It!
God’s Dream and Our Part in It!

Advent offers a glimpse into the depth of God’s love for creation, and His relentless dream that creation can live the good, in the way God created them to demonstrate. What is our part in God’s plan?…

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What’s That Smell? Part II
What’s That Smell? Part II

I recently shared my story of a spiritual bouquet with the Sisters at the Visitation Monastery of Toledo and asked them, “What smell reminds you of God?” Find out what the Sisters said and how can smells remind us to rejoice in God's love? ...Read More

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Our Lady of Light
Our Lady of Light

Throughout the Advent season, we focus on Mary and her life, her actions and her journey. How can we journey with her to Bethlehem and have her accompany us on our own journeys? How can we look to Mary and seek her intercession ...Read More

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DeSales Weekly Reflections

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, VHM

Pope Francis’ Encyclical:
Dilexit nos

 

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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