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Live Jesus! 2025
Live Jesus Events
Live Jesus! 2025
Live Jesus Events

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.”

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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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The Making of an Oblate Part 2: Salesian Spirituality in a Changing World
The Making of an Oblate Part 2: Salesian Spirituality in a Changing World

The Oblate apostolate, Holy Family Parish in Adrian, MI recently launched a new podcast called Open Seat. This week, Fr. Mike Newman, OSFS, shares part two of his story in “The Making of an Oblate”…

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Join us in celebrating our patron, St. Francis de Sales!
Join us in celebrating our patron, St. Francis de Sales!
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Salesianum Christmas Lunch
Salesianum Christmas Lunch

What started as a heartfelt idea from Salesianum alumnus John Casale '23, has quickly blossomed into a beloved tradition. Salesianum’s Christmas Lunch is driven by the belief that no one should be alone on Christmas Day, students, families, and faculty gathered at school on December 25th to host neighbors from Wilmington Housing Authority residences…

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The Making of an Oblate Part 1: Miracles from Mexico
The Making of an Oblate Part 1: Miracles from Mexico

The Oblate apostolate, Holy Family Parish in Adrian, MI recently launched a new podcast called Open Seat. This week, Fr. Mike Newman, OSFS, shares his story in “The Making of an Oblate”…

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Salesianum School Celebrates the Dedication of the Hynansky Wellness Center
Salesianum School Celebrates the Dedication of the Hynansky Wellness Center
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Rev. Michael Anthony Vogt, OSFS (1958-2024)
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Rev. Michael Anthony Vogt, OSFS (1958-2024)
Obituary

With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. Michael Anthony Vogt, OSFS, passed away at the age of 66 on Friday, December 27, 2024. He was a professed member of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales for nineteen years and a priest for 13 years.  A teacher, religious superior, counselor, chaplain, and associate pastor, Fr. Vogt was a dedicated Oblate and priest

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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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Reflections
What God Wants Us To Be
What God Wants Us To Be

Welcome to the season of Ordinary Time!  How can the ordinary gift of a mug help break the myth that days are ordinary? How does this remind us of God's continuous wonders? ...

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A Blessing to One Another
A Blessing to One Another

Have you ever offered a blessing to someone you love or care for? Through the sign of the cross, laying of hands, etc, we bless others with the love of Christ. As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, let's reflect on how we can be a blessing and give blessings to one another...

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Which Star Do You Follow?
Which Star Do You Follow?

On Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, when the Wise Men from the East followed a star to Bethlehem. Here, Mr. Ramos shares traditions of this feast day in his home country of Spain and how through faith we follow our own stars laid out by the Lord…

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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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