Reverend Michael Rejent, OSFS (1940-2024)
With everlasting hope in the Resurrection, we announce that our beloved brother and confrere, Rev. Michael Rejent, OSFS, died at the age of 84 on Tuesday, March 25, 2025…
Fr. Dave Whalen on Open Seat Podcast
In a new episode of Open Seat, Fr. David Whalen, OSFS, discusses his journey and experiences in religious life as an Oblate of St. Francis., Fr. Mike Newman, OSFS, shares his story in “The Making of an Oblate”…
Business Network Breakfast - April 25
Join the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Business Network on April 25th for their fall Networking breakfast! Meet like-minded professionals and listen to our featured speaker Pat Dever. The event starts with a continental breakfast and networking at 7:37 AM and presentation begins at 8:00 AM. Free event, donations welcomed.
How an Oblate Helped Get Calipari to Arkansas
Find out Fr. Joe Campellone, OSFS, helped John Calipari decide to leave Kentucky for Arkansas Razorback Men's Basketball…
Lenten Mission at Holy Family Parish
Fr. Geoff Rose, OSFS, along with Passionist Sisters María Antonia, CP, and Dulce María, CP, presented at Holy Family Parish in Adrian, MI for its three-night bilingual Parish Lenten Mission…
St. Joseph Triduum
In honor of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of the Virgin Mary celebrated March 19.
A Celebration of Student Success at DeSales Academy in India
Two Oblates from the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province were welcomed and honored as special guests of DeSales Academy for the annual day “DeSales Fiesta 2025.”
Silenced by Prayer Before Judge Won the Championship
An incredible win that began with a magical silence as all those in attendance at the University of Pennsylvania’s Palestra arena, over 8000 students, parents, coaches, and players, paused to hear Bro. Jim Williams, OSFS, lead them in prayer…
Salesian Art: Catholic Social Teachings
Bro. Mickey McGrath, OSFS, has created new posters, relevant to Immigration; Catholic Social Teachings; and diversity. Learn how to access and order…
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…
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...
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...
Our Mother of Consolation Recognizes Salesian Students
Our Mother of Consolation School (OMC) introduced the Annual Salesian Writing Contest as part of their Feast of St. Francis de Sales and awarded Salesian Virtue of the Month to outstanding Salesian students…
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”…
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…
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”…
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