Fr. Keech, who passed away on October 14, 2023, would have been celebrating his 100th birthday on Feb 22. He was a professed member of the Oblates for 75 years and and held the distinction of being the oldest Oblate in North America…

The Oblates International Financial Workshop held earlier this month brought together Oblate financial leaders from five continents. The workshop offered an opportunity to share best practices and learn from experts and peers…

Join fellow DeSales University alumni and friends in the New York City area for a special evening of reconnection and celebration…

The Oblates thank Brian King for his years of dedication and service as president of Father Judge High School since 2016.

The forecast didn’t keep us from celebrating! The Dinner Dance, held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at The Bellevue Hotel on the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, was a great success! Read more and check out photos…

We can’t wait to see you this Saturday! A trusted local news source, Bob Kelly, NECHS ’81, tells us that after watching the radar and the models, and conferring with other meteorologists, the first snowflake isn’t expected until well after the gala is over!

The Week of Christian Unity, observed each year from January 18–25, invites Christians across denominations to pray and reflect together. This year’s these is: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling”…

The Oblates extend sincere gratitude to the sponsors of the Fr. Guerin Memorial Dinner Dance…

Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS ’84, President of DeSales University, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Community Partner Award by the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce…

With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. Thomas Patrick Norris, OSFS, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a brief illness…

Catholic Preaching Institute's ecumenical sermon series during the celebration of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place on January 20-22, learn more…

With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. William Joseph Nessel, OSFS, passed away at the age of 96 on Monday, January 5, 2026…

The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are excited to share the selection of Mr. Kevin Burke as the 18th Principal of Salesianum..

Watch Fr. Michael Newman, OSFS, on Catholic Forum as he shares our story in honor of the 150th anniversary of our founding!

The Oblates of St Francis de Sales founded Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington in 2003. The School’s Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Tony Alleyne as the next President of Nativity Prep…

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV sent heartfelt greetings to all the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the congregational founding on December 21…

Watch the “The 4th Annual Father John Graden, OSFS Memorial Lecture” premiered on December 17th, 2025.  This online lecture was presented by Embraced by God in partnership with NASN…

Read about the origins of the shrine that dated back to 1968, the shrine’s rebeautifucation, and Mary’s Travelers…

This article on Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS, President of DeSales University, highlights his Salesian approach to leading DSU. Learn more about how his personal style, Salesian presence, and leadership style have positioned the University for its next 60 years! Read more…