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 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…

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…

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. 

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.  

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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...

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

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

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

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

Join us in celebrating St. Jane Frances de Chantal!’s Feast Day! August 12th

This week at the General Chapter, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales re-elected Most Rev. Barry Strong, OSFS, as Superior General for a second term and voted on a new General Council…