Springhurst Community Ottawa - Farewell to J. Lorne MacdonaldPhotos from Springhurst Community in Ottawa, Ontario: February 17th and the farewell held for J. Lorne Macdonald, OMI as he prepares to move to Foyer Lacombe in St. Albert, Alberta |
Suicide Prevention Workshop Thompson Manitoba
Gail Barrett, MA (Counselling), RCC, from Edmonton, leads the Archdiocese of Keewatin-The Pas through the topic: A Holistic Approach to Suicide Prevention and Intervention. |
Oblates and Partners In Mission Gather at Springhurst August 2009
On August 30, 2009 the community of Springhurst and the Ottawa Partners in Mission (associates) were entertained with three hours of Cape Breton music, song and dance. The event was to mark the opening of the Fall season for the Partners in Mission. |
Installation of New Provincial Leadership
On December 4, 2009 Missionary Oblates gathered in St. Albert, Alberta for the installation of the new OMI Lacombe Canada Leadership Team
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Black Tickle, Labrador April 2009
Hanh Van Tran, OMI and Harley Mapes, OMI were with the people of Black Tickle, Labrador for Holy Week and Easter Week. Black Tickle is a community of 200 located on an island off the east shore of Labrador.
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Saskatchewan District Gathering February 17
The Saskatchewan Local Community gathered at Queen's House, Saskatoon, February 17-19, 2009. We find it remarkable that almost everyone makes a definite effort to attend; the furthest being John Zunti, OMI who drives six and a half hours from the Northwestern Saskatchewan community of La Loche.
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BC Yukon Gathering BC/Yukon District Gathering
This year the annual "Community Days" (Study Days) of BC/Yukon District had a very special festive atmosphere. It is the 150th anniversary of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in British Columbia.
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Christmas in the Arctic
Photographs from Louis Legare taken in Arctic communities during Christmas 2008 ministry
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Kugaaruk, Nunavut
Pictures taken by Louis Legare during his recent ministry in Nunavut.
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Honorary Oblate Installation Honorary Oblates (Medical Friends of Peru)
September 7, 2008 Dr. Barrett Adams and Dr. Donald McCunn, long-time supporters of the Medical Friends of Peru, were installed as Honorary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. Thanks to Jim Fiori, OMI for the photographs. To learn more about the installation, click here. |
Inauguration of Formation House September 2008
September 14, 2008 Oblates, Friends, Associates and Honorary Oblates gathered for the inauguration of the OMI Lacombe Formation House in Ottawa. To read about the occasion, click here |
Queen's House 50th Anniversary June 2008
June 2008, Oblates, Associates and the many friends of Queen's House Renewal Center in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan gathered for a day of prayer, thanksgiving, feasting and celebration in honour of the fiftieth anniversary of the retreat house. To read about the occasion, click here. Photographs courtesy of Sr. Felicitas Drobig, osu |
David MacPhee First Profession August 2008
On August 1, 2008, David MacPhee, along with six other young men, completed his novitiate year in Godfrey Illinois. Oblates, family, friends and Oblate Associates gathered in Godfrey and Belleville, Illinois to celebrate the occasion. To read about David's First Vows, click here.
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Group BC/Yukon Local Community Gathering February 2008
BC/Yukon Local Community gathers for community, prayer and planning in February, 2008. To read about their gathering, click here. En fevrier 2008, la communaute BC/Yukon se rassemble pour prier et planifier |
Father G Turcotte OMI Southend, Saskatchewan
Mark Blom, OMI shares photos of his mission in northern Saskatchewan Southend, Saskatchewan Mark Blom, OMI nous montre des photos de sa mission dans le nord de la Saskatchewan. |
Pilgrimage site British Columbia - Fraser Lake November 2007
An hour and a half west of Prince George is the community of Fraser Lake. Vince James OMI, the pastor, warmly welcomes and, as always, thoroughly entertains visitors. Colombie-Britannique - Fraser Lake novembre 2007 |
British Columbia - Fort St. James November 2007
Fort St James has long been ministered to by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate. As well as "The Fort", Frank Salmon OMI and three Sisters of St. Joseph (Toronto) also serve several First Nations communities including Tache. Colombie-Britannique - Fort St. James novembre 2007 |
British Columbia - Prince George November 2007
Richard Beaudette OMI and Bishop Gerry Wiesner OMI minister to the people of Prince George and to the larger diocese. To see the web page for the Diocese of Prince George, click here. Colombie-Britannique - Prince George novembre 2007 |
Oblate Community British Columbia - Vanderhoof November 2007
Andrew Takach OMI and John Mulligan OMI minister to the people of Vanderhoof and the surrounding First Nations' communities. On this day, Jerry Prazma OMI was in for a visit from Anahim Lake. Colombie-Britannique - Vanderhoof novembre 2007 |
British Columbia - Ucluelet Tofino October 2007
Tom Cavanaugh OMI, Jim MacDonell OMI and Harley Mapes OMI visited with Phil Smith OMI in Ucluelet and Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Three Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who have lived in the area for over forty years, also minister to the community. The road across the Island and the areas around the two communities is astoundingly beautiful so this gallery contains many scenery pictures. Colombie-Britannique - Ucluelet Tofino octobre 2007 |
Jim & Alfredo British Columbia - Campbell River October 2007
Tom Cavanaugh OMI, Jim MacDonell OMI and Harley Mapes OMI visited Bill MacDonald OMI and Alfredo Monacelli (deacon with Diocese of Victoria) in Campbell River and Gold River. Colombie-Britannique - Campbell River octobre 2007 |
Duncan Oblate Community British Columbia - Duncan October 2007
Tom Cavanaugh OMI, Jim MacDonell OMI and Harley Mapes OMI visited with the Oblate community in Duncan, British Columbia. John Greene OMI, Ed Kosa OMI and Joe Singarajah OMI gave a warm welcome. One evening, Jules Goulet OMI came over from Saltspring Island to share community and a meal. Colombie-Britannique - Duncan octobre 2007 |
Vancouver BOC British Columbia - Vancouver October 2007
In October 2007, the Vancouver Basic Oblate Community met at Saint Augustine'sParish Hall to discuss community issues; as a part of their meeting, there was a presentation on the OMI Lacombe website and a presentation by the province Treasurer. After the meeting, Oblates gathered at Pandosy Place for community time and supper. Colombie-Britannique- Vancouver octobre 2007 |
Tom Bilodeau Brother Anthony Local Community October 2007
Oblates and Associates gathered in October 2007 at Star of the North Retreat House in St. Albert, Alberta for Community Days Communaute locale Frère Antoine octobre 2007 |
Saskatchewan October 2007
Members of the Saskatchewan Local Community and a few pictures of Saskatchewan scenery Saskatchewan octobre 2007 |
Francois Paradis Tache - Residence Despins October 2007
Photos from the OMI Lacombe website session given at Residence Despins. Tache - Residence Despins octobre 2007 |
Nicanor Sarmiento OMI - receives citizenshipNicanor Sarmiento OMI, a member of OMI Lacombe who is originally from Peru, was in Halifax on October 10, 2007 for a ceremony in which he received his Canadian citizenship. After the ceremony, Nicanor returned to the United States to continue his studies in Missiology. Nicanor Sarmiento, OMI originaire du Perou et un membre d'OMI Lacombe, etait à Halifax le 10 octobre 2007 pour une ceremonie pendant laquelle il a reçu sa citoyennete canadienne. Après la ceremonie, il est retourne aux etats-Unis pour poursuivre ses etudes en missiologie. |
Atlantic Local Community GatheringThe Atlantic Local Community met from Monday, October 1, 2007 to Thursday, October 4, 2007 in Grand Falls Newfoundland. Jim Fiori OMI, Second Vicar Provincial for OMI Lacombe Canada, presented two days of retreat to the community. Also on hand for presentations on community finances was the Treasurer of OMI Lacombe, Tim Coonen OMI. La Communaute locale de l'Atlantique s'est rencontree du lundi 1er octobre 2007 au jeudi 4 octobre à Grand Falls, Terre-Neuve. Jim Fiori, OMI, deuxième Vicaire pour OMI Lacombe Canada a donne une retraite de deux jours à la communaute. Aussi, Tim Coonen, OMI, le tresorier d'OMI Lacombe etait egalement disponible pour des presentations sur les etats financiers de la communaute. |
Merkel George Communications Meeting August 2007 OttawaFrom August 22 - 25, almost forty members of OMI Lacombe, in a meeting facilitated by Jeanean Merkel and Sheila George, gathered to discuss means of improving both our internal and external communications. For an article written by Glenn Zimmer OMI on our gathering, click here. Du 22 au 25 août, presqu'une quarantaine de membres d'OMI Lacombe, dans une reunion animee par Jeanean Merkel et Sheila George, se sont reunis pour discuter comment ameliorer nos communications à la fois internes et externes. Pour un article ecrit par Glenn Zimmer, OMI, au sujet de notre rencontre, cliquez ici. |
Godfrey Novitiate August 2007August 17, David MacPhee began a year of intensive discernment with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate at the novitiate in Godfrey, Illinois. During this year, David will consider whether God is asking him to commit his life to the service of the Gospel within the Oblate community. To read about the ceremony wherein David began his novitiate year, click here. Le 17 août, David MacPhee a commence une annee intensive de discernement au noviciat de Godfrey, Illinois, avec les Missionnaires Oblats de Marie Immaculee. Pendant cette annee, David va se demander si Dieu reclame qu'il consacre sa vie au service de l'evangile au sein de la communaute des Oblats. Pour lire à propos de la ceremonie du noviciat de David, cliquez ici. |
Jose Paulo JPIC Bangkok July 2007From July 8 to July 21, 2007, Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate delegates from around the world met in Bangkok, Thailand to exchange information and discuss issues related to Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation (JPIC). Immediately preceeding the conference, there was the opportunity to visit some of the missions staffed by the Oblate community in Thailand. To read an article about the conference, click here and here. Du 8 au 21 juillet 2007, des delegues du monde entier des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie Immaculee se sont rencontres à Bangkok, Thaïlande pour echanger et discuter des questions au sujet de la Justice, Paix et Integrite de la creation (JPIC). Juste avant la conference, les delegues ont eu la chance de visiter certaines missions où les Oblats travaillent en Thaïlande. Pour lire un article à propos de cette conference, cliquez ici et ici. |
Pre-novitiate visits Alberta/BCAs part of his pre-novitiate experience, David MacPhee visited the Oblates of Mary Immaculate in Alberta and British Columbia. To read about his experience, click here. Dans le cadre de son experience du pre noviciat, David MacPhee a visite les Oblats de Marie Immaculee en Alberta et en Colombie Britannique. Pour lire à propos de cette experience, cliquez ici. |
Group 4 SLC Gathering June 2007 |
Northern Saskatchewan
David MacPhee continues his journey westward, meeting the Missionary Oblates and sharing in their ministry. To read about his time in northern Saskatchewan, click here. David MacPhee continue son voyage vers l'Ouest, il rencontre les Missionnaires Oblats et prend part dans leur ministère. Pour lire à propos de son temps dans le Nord de la Saskatchewan, cliquez ici. |
Tache Local Community
As part of the process of getting to know the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, David MacPhee visited the Oblates of Manitoba. To read about his time with them, click here. Comme partie integrante du processus de connaissance des Missionnaires Oblats de Marie Immaculee, David MacPhee a visite les Oblats du Manitoba. Pour lire à propos de son sejour parmi eux, cliquez ici. |
Ontario Community Ontario Local Community May 2007
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Vaughan Quinn OMI - Toronto
Vaughan Quinn OMI works in Toronto with the homeless and with Aboriginal people. David MacPhee and Harley Mapes OMI spent time with him as part of David's pre-novitiate experience. To read about Fr. Quinn, click here. Vaughan Quinn, OMI travaille avec les sans-abri et les autochtones à Toronto. David MacPhee et Harley Mapes, OMI ont passe du temps avec lui; cela faisait partie de l'experience pre noviciat de David. Pour lire à propos du P. Quinn, cliquez ici. |
Young Oblate Gathering May 2007
In May of 2007, Oblates from Canada and the United States who were ten years or less in vows gathered in Ottawa, Canada. To read about their gathering, click here and here. Au mois de mai 2007, les Oblats du Canada et des etats-Unis, avec 10 ans de profession ou moins, se sont rassembles à Ottawa, Canada. Pour lire à propos de leur rencontre, cliquez ici et ici. |
Br. Anthony Gathering May 2007
About 25 Oblates and Associates were able to be present at Star of the North Retreat Centre from May 6 - May 10, 2007, to hear Bishop Claude reflect on what it means to be a missionary. Find out more about the retreat by clicking here. À peu près 25 Oblats et Associes etaient presents au Centre de retraite Star of the North du 6 au 10 mai 2007, pour entendre l'evêque Claude reflechir sur ce que ça signifie être un missionnaire. Pour en connaître davantage à propos de la retraite, cliquez ici. |
Easter 2007 in Nunavut / Pâques 2007 au Nunavut
Jim Fiori OMI travelled to Nunavut for Easter 2007 to help with liturgies in Repulse Bay. To read the article about his trip, click here. Jim Fiori s'est rendu au Nunavut pour Pâques 2007 pour aider avec les celebrations à Repulse Bay. Pour lire l'article à propos de ce voyage, cliquez ici. |
Front Page Photos
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SLC Feb 2007 / CLS fev 2007To see the gallery, click on the photo or, Pour voir la galerie, cliquez sur la photo ou |
BC/Yukon Feb 2007 / fevrier 2007
To see the gallery, click on the photo or, to read a summary of the BC/Yukon Local Community gathering, click here. Pour voir la galerie, cliquez sur la photo ou pour lire un sommaire de la reunion de la communaute locale de BC/Yukon, cliquez ici. |
Andre Boyer Leadership Meeting Jan 2007 / Rencontre du leadership en janvier 2007Oblates who have signed in can read the report from this meeting of the Leadership Team by clicking here. Les Oblats qui sont inscrits, peuvent lire le rapport de cette reunion de l'equipe de leadership |
Leadership Team December 8, 2006 / L’installation de l’equipe de leadershipTo see the gallery, click on the photo or, to read about the installation, click here. Pour voir la galerie, cliquez sur la photo ou pour lire à propos de l'installation, cliquez ici. |
Mount Kenya Kenya November 2006 / Kenya novembre 2006Pictures taken by Jim Fiori OMI. Doug Jeffrey OMI and Jim travelled to Kenya and South Africa to visit the OMI Lacombe mission and its personnel. To read Jim's account of the trip, click here. Photos prises par Jim Fiori, OMI, Doug Jeffrey, OMI et le voyage de Jim au Kenya et en Afrique du Sud pour visiter la mission d'OMI Lacombe et son personnel. Pour lire à propos du voyage de Jim, cliquez ici. |
Convocation June 2006 / juin 2006
To see the gallery, click on the photo or, to read about the OMI Lacombe Convocation, click here. Pour voir la galerie, cliquez sur la photo ou pour lire à propos de la convocation d'OMI Lacombe Canada, cliquez ici. |
