
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
Recent News & Coverage
On July 30, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Office of Catholic Education announced that Mrs. Patricia Rooney has been appointed the new Principal of Father Judge High School, effective August 25, 2025…
Celebrating the 15th anniversary of the beginning of the biannual meetings of former Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, The Wild Geese as they call themselves, extend an invitation to all Oblates and former Oblates to join them at Camp de Sales for Reunion VII September 4th through 6th. Learn More…
This past weekend in South Jersey, Norphans gathered to celebrate at their annual summer reunion. The Falcons of Northeast Catholic High School (Philadelphia) had a great time! Read more and view photos here…
Oblates attending the Major Superiors Meeting in Annecy, France celebrated the 150th anniversary of our congregation with the Bishop of Annecy at the Basilicia of the Visitation.
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?…
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.
On Wednesday, June 11, Nativity Preparatory School gathered as a community to celebrate the life and legacy of Fr. Richard R. DeLillio, OSFS.
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”
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…
What can we do when the flame of our spiritual journey dims? When a heart that was on fire with love now pulses with duty, responsibility, and weariness? Let us turn to the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales...
What do you get when the major superiors of Oblate provinces and regions from around the world come together in St. Francis’ hometown of Annecy, France? The answers can help you, our readers, come to know the Oblates better!
Every day, I read something from the words of our Oblate founder, Blessed Fr. Louis Brisson, OSFS. I recently read a quote that, although directed towards Oblate life, also applies to our lives together as human beings
DeSales Weekly Reflections
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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