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Oblates do not walk alone. We pray together, eat together, serve together, and support one another through the joys and challenges of life. Whether serving in parishes, schools, retreat centers, missions, or among the poor and abandoned, we remain united by a shared vocation and a shared purpose.

Our community is not accidental — it is part of the call itself. Christ gathers us together so that we can become signs of His love and hope in the world.

Our Oblate Family & Community Life

"The call of Jesus Christ, heard within the Church through people’s need for salvation, draws us together as Missionary Oblates” (Oblate Constitution, 1).

Brothers in Christ

Oblate community life is centered in genuine fraternity. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, yet we are united by a common desire: to follow Jesus Christ closely and make Him known.

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Daily community life often includes:

Shared prayer & Mass
Recreation and laughter
Meals and conversation
Service to the community
Mutual support & friendship
Time for reflection

3,300

Worldwide Oblates

70+

Countries Served

1816

Our Founding Year

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Contact a Vocation Director

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