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…

With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Bro. John (Tucci) Ventresca, OSFS, passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He entered the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in 1951, made his first profession in 1953, and his final profession as an Oblate brother in 1958.

Fr. Joe Campellone, OSFS, was recently recognized for his service by the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania…

The General Chapter of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales is taking place over the next two weeks. Learn more and see what’s happening!…

With sadness, we announce that our brother, Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS, passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was a professed member of the Oblates for 69 years and a priest for 59 years. A teacher, parochial vicar, formator, friend, and dedicated Oblate and priest…

Chek out what’s happening at Camp DeSales! Salesian Leadership Camp for 50+ high school students from Salesian schools including Salesianum School, St. Francis de Sales School, Father Judge High School, and Saint Mary's High School.

Last week, Fr. Tom Dailey, OSFS, met with the Augustinian priests and brothers (OSA's) in Villanova, PA.  Fr. Dailey is the Delegate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the beatification and eventual canonization of the Servant of God, Fr. Bill Atkinson, OSA. 

Fr. Alan Zobler, OSFS, was recently featured in the Diocese of Toledo's Graceful Living Magazine where he discusses his passion for running and how it has deepened his spiritual life…

Students at our Oblate/Salesian schools study, practice, and live out the teachings of St. Francis de Sales. Read excerpts of speeches given by recent graduates. They share the impact that Salesian Spirituality has on their lives and the ways they will carry this with them into their futures...

We celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Salesian High Schools and University graduates! May the Holy Spirit and the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales guide the Class of 2024 on their path!…