Faith

Oblates widen access to personnel files

crstaff@catholicregister.org (Catholic Register Staff) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 10:11:21 -0400

Ahead of Pope Francis’ journey to Canada, the Oblate Fathers have retired their longstanding practice of keeping personnel files secret until 50 years after the death of an Oblate Father or Brother.

Oblates pledge transparency on residential schools

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0400

In the wake of the Cowessess discovery of up to 751 unmarked graves, Western Canada��Ƶapp Oblate missionary order is embracing a new level of transparency, making more documents about daily operations at the order��Ƶapp 48 residential schools across Canada available.

Fr. Salmon a missionary who��Ƶapp always on the go

qamundson@catholicregister.private (Quinton Amundson, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 24 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400

People well acquainted with Fr. Frank Salmon, OMI, know connecting with him via phone, especially during warmer months, is a bit of a difficult proposition.

Church treasures found in antique shop

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 14:00:00 -0500

EDMONTON -- Angie Frizzell��Ƶapp chance trip to an Edmonton antique mall has uncovered a treasure trove of priceless Catholic artifacts that were mistakenly sold to a dealer and put up for sale.

Oblates leaving another parish

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 10:39:49 -0400

EDMONTON -- With vocations to the priesthood declining — and a call to renew their mission in Canada — the Oblates of Mary Immaculate are leaving St. Charles Parish in north Edmonton.

In modern world, every land is 'mission land,' Pope says

cns@catholicnews.com (Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service) — Sat, 08 Oct 2016 12:14:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY – Catholic missionary orders like the Oblates of Mary Immaculate have as much work to do as ever, Pope Francis said.

The Oblates: 200 years at the edges

frronrolheiser@catholicregister.org (Fr. Ron Rolheiser) — Fri, 20 May 2016 13:59:09 -0400

What we cease to celebrate we will soon cease to cherish. This year marks the 200th anniversary of the founding of the religious congregation to which I belong, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. We have a proud history, 200 years now, of ministering to the poor around the world. This merits celebrating.

New Oblate welcomed home

jean.kodin@catholicregister.org (Jean Ko Din, The Catholic Register) — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 15:00:00 -0400

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - It is only fitting that John Paul Patrick returned to his home parish for his final steps to the priesthood with the Missionary Oblates of Assumption Province. On June 8, Patrick was ordained to the priesthood in front of hundreds of witnesses at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church in Mississauga.

Put a price on carbon to fight climate change, religious investors tell finance minister

ccn-ottawa@rogers.com (Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News) — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 11:30:00 -0400

OTTAWA - Religious congregations and faith groups from across Canada have urged Canada��Ƶapp finance minister to put a price on carbon emissions to combat climate change.

Oblates question road they head down

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 11:30:00 -0400

The religious order that brought Catholicism to much of Canada is facing tough questions about its future.