The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
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“The 4th Annual Father John Graden, OSFS Memorial Lecture” will be premiering on December 17th, 2025 at 7pm EST. This online lecture is 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…
In honor of Veterans Day, we remember our late brother, Fr. Stan Dombrowski, OSFS. After being a priest for eight and a half years, in January 1991, Fr. Dombrowski, a member of the Navy Reserve, became Lieutenant Stanley Dombrowski, Chaplain, U.S. Navy…
During this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales celebrate the 150th anniversary of our foundation. Deacon Jonathan Dick, OSFS, traveled across the country speaking with his Oblate brothers, asking them where they have found hope. He discovered some truly inspiring answers…
On a recent visit home to India, Fr. Mathias Kumar, OSFS, was able to visit his family and to attend the ordination to the priesthood of Fr. Gerald Anand, OSFS…
Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington, DE, a tuition-free Catholic middle school for boys inspired by St. Francis de Sales, is seeking a President to lead its mission of empowering students to reach their God-given potential…
With sadness but faith in the resurrection, we announce that our brother, Fr. Stanley Dombrowski, OSFS, passed away last night. He was a professed member of the Oblates for 43 years and an ordained priest for 42 years…
From a Salesian perspective, the Advent message is to be “watchful” for the coming of the Messiah. How can we be “on the lookout” for opportunities to bring Christ into our lives? How can we bring about ordinary Advents?…
There is much to pray for peace; the list can seem never-ending. How can internal peace be that formidable assurance that God has a plan? How can living in the present moment help us to receive inner peace?...
The U.S. “Santa Tracker” kicked off its 70th season of following Santa's travels. This accidental tradition is a great example of the positive effect one person can have on others. How can we track our spiritual journey this Advent?...
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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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