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Visitation Family Celebrates Founders’ Week

Visitation Academy in St. Louis celebrated both the founders of the Visitation during their Founders' Week with an all-school Mass. Special reflections were given by Sr. Mary Grace McCormack, VHM, and senior Allison Scheiner…

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Georgetown Visitation’s New Salesian Podcast

Do you have a teenage girl and are looking for guidance rooted in Catholic values and Salesian wisdom? Learn about Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School’s new podcast, Nurturing the Mind and Heart: Salesian Wisdom for Raising Teen Girls...  

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In Our Students' Words...

At many Oblate school Masses, a student is invited to share a reflection. These reflections inspire both fellow students and staff who hear them and serve as a testimony of Salesian Spirituality. We are proud to share highlights of some of the reflections here...

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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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Rev. Michael Anthony Vogt, OSFS (1958-2024)

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

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 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

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)

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)

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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Rev. Hugh Joseph McGuigan, OSFS, (1953-2024)

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 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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