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Joining the Oblate Community as a Lay Associate |
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Joining the Oblate Community |
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OMI Lacombe Canada is a province within the worldwide congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Membership within OMI Lacombe Canada takes on two forms: the traditional canonical membership (Priests and Brothers) and Lay Association.
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OMI Lacombe Canada
A Community of Priests, Brothers
and Lay Associates |
Following the canonization of Saint Eugene de Mazenod in 1995 and the subsequent reflection on his charism, Oblates and laity alike were inspired to look for new ways to “Proclaim the Good News to the poor”. This reflection, or refounding, led us to re-imagine the way we organized ourselves as a province in 2003. This refounding also provoked us to pose new questions about our identity and purpose: “What does it mean to be a Missionary Oblate in North America in the 21st century? Who are we as Oblates? Why should we continue to exist?” This is an exciting time for us and it offers young men and laity new ways to engage the mission of the Church.
The refounded life of OMI Lacombe Canada requires that we reorient ourselves around four pillars. These four pillars hold tremendous promise for us as we engage the world and the Church in which we live:
- Community Life
- Exercise of Leadership
- Mission and Ministry
- Role of Laity
Given our choice to refound the way in which we live the charism of de Mazenod, we are reviewing the way in which canonical members are formed for our community life and mission and we are piloting new ways of associating laity with our Local Communities. This has implications for lay people interested in the charism of Saint Eugene; it also has implications for those men who choose to become canonical members of our Congregation.
We invite you to explore with us, to be partners with us in this journey! |
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Joining the Oblate Community as a Priest or Brother |
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Welcome! If you are thinking of becoming a Missionary Oblate Brother or Priest you are in for a journey wherein you share the responsibility for the time and the method of your formation. |
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