THE OBLATE CHARISM
Our Charism
The word 'Oblate' comes from the Latin word 'Oblatus' - a full offering of oneself.
The Oblates of Mary Immaculate are a religious congregation of priests and brothers offered for special missionary work of the Catholic Church under the patronage of Our Lady, Mary Immaculate.
We are essentially missionaries who work across the world, often in the most difficult of missions, proclaiming the Good News to the poorest and most abandoned.
"Your destiny is to be apostles, and so tend within your hearts the sacred fire that the Holy Spirit lights there..." - Eugene de Mazenod, Nov 17, 1851
We are over 3,300 priests and brothers around the world, present in 65 countries.
And all these people, what do they do? We do everything. We are not specialised, except in facing urgent needs. It was enough for bishops to come to our Founder and say to him: "I do not have anybody..." for him to act, re-examine his manpower, cut personnel here and there, and release 2 or 3 men for these new needs. And that continues today still. You see, it is a question of passion, of missionary concern...
“We pledge ourselves to all the works of zeal that priestly charity can inspire...
We must spare no effort to extend the Saviour’s Reign.”
Oblate Martyrs
The Missionary Oblates are called to every kind of mission, especially to the most abandoned. This leads them to dangerous situations sometimes and on two occasions several of our men were martyred for the faith. Discover the stories of the Oblate Marytrs of Spain and the Oblate Martyrs of Laos.
Oblate charism
"Whoever wishes to become one of us must have an ardent desire for his own perfection, and be enflamed with the love for Our Lord Jesus Christ ad his Church and a burning zeal for the salvation of souls..." (Rule of 1853)
Our Vision & Mission
To be faith witnesses of Daring, Community, Passion and missionary Service
We are a Catholic religious community founded by St Eugene de Mazenod in France, in 1816.
Our mission in Australia began in Fremantle, in 1894 founded by the anglo-irish province.
IT faithfully continues today.
VISION
Disciples of Jesus Christ, following in the footsteps of Saint Eugene de Mazenod, we are a community of Oblate missionaries under the patronage of Mary Immaculate, Mother of the Church. Guided and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, who is alive and active in the world, by living and witnessing as apostolic men of prayer and holiness. Leaving nothing undared to establish the Kingdom of God, we work together with the people we serve, giving preference to the poor with their many faces.
MISSION
As Pilgrims of Hope in community, our Mission is characterised by Daring, Passion, Community and Missionary Service. In collaboration with the local Church, we are always open to new ways to reach those most in need.
WE VALUE
Human Dignity – Oblates journey with people, recognising and celebrating the God-given dignity of each, especially those who are poor or in any need. We commit to ongoing synodal listening and dialogue with them for action.
Evangelisation – Oblates proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to all, empowering them through its influence.
Missionary Challenges of the General Chapter – We seek to discern and implement the acts of the 37th General Chapter, particularly Interculturality and the spirit of Laudato Si’, along with its mandates and recommendations, in the context of the Australian Province.