The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
Recent News & Coverage
With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. William Joseph Nessel, OSFS, passed away at the age of 96 on Monday, January 5, 2026…
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are excited to share the selection of Mr. Kevin Burke as the 18th Principal of Salesianum..
Watch Fr. Michael Newman, OSFS, on Catholic Forum as he shares our story in honor of the 150th anniversary of our founding!
The Oblates of St Francis de Sales founded Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington in 2003. The School’s Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Tony Alleyne as the next President of Nativity Prep…
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV sent heartfelt greetings to all the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the congregational founding on December 21…
Watch the “The 4th Annual Father John Graden, OSFS Memorial Lecture” premiered on December 17th, 2025. This online lecture was presented by Embraced by God in partnership with NASN…
Read about the origins of the shrine that dated back to 1968, the shrine’s rebeautifucation, and Mary’s Travelers…
This article on Fr. Jim Greenfield, OSFS, President of DeSales University, highlights his Salesian approach to leading DSU. Learn more about how his personal style, Salesian presence, and leadership style have positioned the University for its next 60 years! Read more…
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Every January, there seems to be a discussion among Christians as to when the Christmas season officially ends. For those who follow the Western tradition, the season has just concluded. But for most Eastern Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic Churches, Christmas has just begun...
Every summer, Oblates from around the world gather in Annecy, France, the home of St. Francis. During this time of year, many of us have recently traveled to see loved ones. How can we keep that sense of togetherness with us throughout the year?...
As we watch and share classic holiday specials this season, how do we share the classic story of Christ among us? How does the story of Jesus' birth help us to share our own faith?
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Salesian Spirituality
A lived and lively tradition inspired by St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) and St. Jane de Chantal (1572-1641). Salesian [Suh-leez-juhn] Spirituality emphasizes common sense and the power of doing little, ordinary, and everyday things for God and others with great passion and great love. It is a down-to-earth way of living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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