"He who preaches with love, preaches effectively.”

St. Francis de Sales

Indian Region

Balancing Intellectual Growth and Apostolic Service

Oblate Fr. Bijesh with De Sales Academy students in 2024.

Key Ministry: De Sales Academy

The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales have been serving the people of India with a deep commitment to education, spiritual formation, and social development. Rooted in the gentle, optimistic spirituality of St. Francis de Sales, the Oblates work to uplift communities, empower youth, and foster faith through education and service.

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Why it Matters

  • Providing affordable, values-based education

  • Promoting leadership rooted in compassion and integrity

  • Creating pathways for personal and community development

Oblate approach forcus on academic excellence, Salesian spirituality and faith formation, holistic development with focus on sports, music, and wellbeing.

Beyond the Classroom

1. Youth Formation & Vocational Promotion: Guide young men in discerning their calling, offering formation programs that prepare future Oblates to serve with humility and joy.

2. Pastoral Ministry: Oblate priests and brothers serve parishes, bringing the sacraments, spiritual guidance, and Salesian optimism to communities across the region.

3. Community Outreach: Through various initiatives, Oblates work to uplift vulnerable populations, addressing social concerns and fostering human dignity.

Through education, pastoral care, and social outreach, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are helping build a brighter future for the people of India. Every act of service, no matter how small, contributes to transforming lives and strengthening communities.


Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in the Indian Region:

“We are all from different families, but now we are from one family, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.”

Spotlight on Salesianum Seminary

Congratulations to the Oblates in the Indian Region!

Mysore, India, Superior General Fr. Barry Strong, OSFS, Fr. Jack Kolodziej, Provincial of the Wilmington-Philadelphia Province, and Bro. Daniel P. Wisniewski, OSFS, General Formation Coordinator, were present for the perpetual profession of six Oblate confreres during a Mass where the local archbishop dedicated the chapel in the new seminary “Salesianum." Fr. Barry, assisted by Fr. Jack, inaugurated the new seminary.

Watch the video below!