Last week, after a two-year journey of healing and rebirth, Our Mother of Consolation Parish School in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, reopened its doors. On September 6, 2025, an official dedication was held. Read more about the event and the newly redesigned school…

With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Rev. Mark Mealey, OSFS, passed away at the age of 75 on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. He was a professed member of the Oblates for 56 years and an ordained priest for 46 years.

Fr. Kevin Nadolski, OSFS, Oblate and professor at DeSales University, organized a panel on Wednesday to discuss how faith and labor leaders can stand up for the environmental cause…

The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales joyously welcomed Mr. Chris Allen, into the Oblate Novitiate this past weekend!…

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…

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

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…

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!

Oblate Fathers, Brothers, and Sisters celebrated Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington's Gala this past weekend. The gala celebrated Nativity's mission and honored Fr. Richard Dilillio, OSFS, President Emeritus of Nativity Prep school, and his instrumental role in its founding…

The Oblate community warmly invites all to attend the Annual Memorial Mass in honor of our beloved Oblates who have gone before us. Learn more and register…

The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales are honored to have Fr. Michael Depcik, OSFS, organize the first ever Eucharistic Congress for the Catholic Deaf Community this spring…