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.

Join the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Business Network on April 25th for their fall Networking breakfast! Meet like-minded professionals and listen to our featured speaker Pat Dever. The event starts with a continental breakfast and networking at 7:37 AM and presentation begins at 8:00 AM. Free event, donations welcomed.

The inaugural contest focused the theme was “You shall love the Lord your God…and your neighbor as yourself.” Read about the contest and its winner!

St. Francis de Sales Awards Convocation, the Most Reverend William E. Koenig, Bishop of the Diocese of Wilmington, honored graduating seniors from schools across the Diocese with the St. Francis De Sales Outstanding Catholic School Award.

On April 18, the Washington Theological Consortium, together with the Crossin-Oblate Family Partnership, hosted a special symposium in Washington, D.C. to honor the legacy of John Crossin.