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What do “Final Vows” Mean? 
What do “Final Vows” Mean? 

During the Convocation last week, Mr. Jonathan Dick, OSFS, made his perpetual profession or what is commonly known as ‘final vows.”  What does it mean to take final vows as Oblates of St. Francis de Sales?…


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Teens Volunteer at the North Carolina Diaper Bank
Teens Volunteer at the North Carolina Diaper Bank

On June 19, teens from Oblate apostolate Holy Infant Catholic Church in Durham, NC, dedicated a full day of service to the North Carolina Diaper Bank, helping ensure that families in their region have access to essential hygiene items, including diapers, wipes, and menstrual products.

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Fr. D. Day!
Fr. D. Day!

On Wednesday, June 11, Nativity Preparatory School gathered as a community to celebrate the life and legacy of Fr. Richard R. DeLillio, OSFS.

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Local Celebrations of Pope Leo XIV
Local Celebrations of Pope Leo XIV

Oblate Fathers Tom Dailey and John Fisher are quoted in this article included in The Chestnut Hill marking how schools and parishes responded to the news of our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV with connections to the Philadelphia area. Read “A Catholic Surprise on the Hill”

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Funeral Homily for Fr. Dick De Lillio, OSFS
Funeral Homily for Fr. Dick De Lillio, OSFS

Here we share a transcript of the homily for Fr. Dick given by Fr. Ed Ogden, OSFS. As well as a reflection written by Fr. Dick on the early days of Nativity Preparatory School…

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Betting on the Pope
Betting on the Pope

As betting on the papal conclave rises in popularity, Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS, shared his insight this morning on Marketplace Business News …

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Rev. Richard R. (Dick) De Lillio, OSFS (1939-2025)
Obituary
Rev. Richard R. (Dick) De Lillio, OSFS (1939-2025)
Obituary

With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. Richard R. (Dick) De Lillio, OSFS, passed away at the age of 86 on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was a professed member of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales for 67 years and a priest for 58 years. A teacher, professor, pastor, president, formation director, and religious superior…

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New Book on St. Joseph by Fr. Joseph Chorpenning, OSFS
New Book on St. Joseph by Fr. Joseph Chorpenning, OSFS

On May 1st, 2025, the Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, Catholic University of America (CUA) Press released a new book by Fr. Joseph F. Chorpenning, OSFS. Read more here!

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Salesianum to Host Kenney Baseball Dimond Dedication
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Reflections
Connection
Connection

As humans, we crave connection and meaningful human relationships. How does putting God first lead to a deeper connection with others? How can we work in our spiritual lives to avoid the pitfalls of worldly addictions that can isolate us from God and one another?

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The Path
The Path

Some reminders don’t come from books or sermons but from the ground beneath your feet. How does the daily walk on the heart-shaped path from the Novitiate house to the chapel become a daily invitation to choose God and serve Him? 

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Back to the Future
Back to the Future

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DeSales Weekly Reflections

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, VHM

Pope Francis’ Encyclical:
Dilexit nos

 

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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