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!…

Celebrating 50 years! St. Anthony's Italian Festival sponsored by the Oblate apostolate, St. Anthony of Padua Parish is one of the largest Italian-American cultural events in the nation! …

Happy Feast of the Visitation! Learn more about the connection between the Visitation & the Salesian family!

Congratulations to the DeSales University Class of 2024! Fr. Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, Provincial of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province presented the Provincial Medal of Honor

St. John Neumann Parish in Reston celebrated Pentecost with a multi-lingual Mass featuring Prayers of the Faithful petitions in several languages…

The inaugural contest focused the theme was “You shall love the Lord your God…and your neighbor as yourself.” Read about the contest and its winner!

St. Francis de Sales Awards Convocation, the Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, honored graduating seniors from schools across the Diocese with the St. Francis De Sales Outstanding Catholic School Award.

On April 18, the Washington Theological Consortium, together with the Crossin-Oblate Family Partnership, hosted a special symposium in Washington, D.C. to honor the legacy of John Crossin.