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St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, VHM

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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. For more information, tickets, and sponsorship click here.

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Fall Networking Breakfast
Fall Networking Breakfast
31st Annual Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS, Memorial Dinner Dance
31st Annual Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS, Memorial Dinner Dance
Business Network Breakfast - October 18
Business Network Breakfast - October 18
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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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We Belong Together
We Belong Together

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
Founders’ Day

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
8th Annual Global Salesian Leadership Symposium

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
Eucharistic Congress

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!...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Reflections
What is Our Past Good For?
What is Our Past Good For?

God made us in His image and likeness, He plays a big part in helping us navigate our life’s journey. How does every experience and every person God places in our lives perfect preparation for our future ? How can we better place our trust in Him?...

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Empty Tomb
Empty Tomb

During these weeks between Halloween and Thanksgiving, many people remember their deceased loved ones by visiting their graves at the cemetery. How is the month of November much like Holy Saturday and what is St. Francis' advice during this time?...

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Veterans’ Vital Values
Veterans’ Vital Values

What do the words 'honor', 'courage' and 'commitment' mean to you? As we celebrate Veterans' Day next week, we can examine these values in light of what they mean to veterans. How can we learn from these heroes and what are the values that characterize you?…

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DeSales Weekly Reflections

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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