Pope Leo XIV Writes to the Oblates on 150th Anniversary
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV sent heartfelt greetings to all the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the congregational founding on December 21…
The 4th Annual Father John Graden, OSFS, Memorial Lecture
“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…
Our Lady of the Highways
Read about the origins of the shrine that dated back to 1968, the shrine’s rebeautifucation, and Mary’s Travelers…
Fr. Greenfield Featured in Saucon & Center Valley Magazine
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…
Chaplain to Everyone: Remembering Fr. Stan Dombrowski, OSFS
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…
Heritage of Hope
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…
Joy in the Oblate Family: Ordinations!
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…
President of Nativity Preparatory School - Job Posting
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…
Rev. Stanley Joseph Dombrowski, OSFS (1947-2025)
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…
New Ordinations: France-West Africa Province
On October 5, 2025, the Oblates celebrated the closing Mass of the 150th anniversary celebration in Troyes, France, amongst the celebrations were several ordinations!…
150th Anniversary Celebrations in Troyes, France
This weekend, October 3 - October 5, is very special for the Oblates from around the world! Many of us are gathering in Troyes, France (where Br. Brisson and the Good Mother founded the Oblates)…
Salesianum Schools Get $20 Million Gift
On September 26, 2025, Salesainum School, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales’ first apostolate in the United States, announced its largest gift in its history—and one of the most significant ever to a Catholic high school in the nation…
Honoring Fr. Dan Gambet, OSFS
On Friday, September 19, 2025, Fr. Kevin Nadolski, OSFS, blessed the new addition to the Miracle League Field, dedicated in loving memory of Fr. Dan Gambet, OSFS…
Congratulations, Deacon Jonathan Dick, OSFS!
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, Mr. Jonathan Dick, OSFS, was ordained into the diaconate at The Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C…
Welcome Home, Our Mother of Consolation Parish School!
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…
Rev. Mark S. Mealey, OSFS (1950-2025)
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.
“Thou Shalt Not Steal from Our Children’s Future”
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…
Congratulations to Mr. Chris Allen!
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales joyously welcomed Mr. Chris Allen, into the Oblate Novitiate this past weekend!…
A New Principal for Father Judge High School
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…

