“The principal foundation of the spiritual life is love and its most important fruit is union with God and neighbor.”
St. Jane de Chantal
Chablais Mission Fund
At Pope Leo XIII’s request…
Blessed Louis Brisson, OSFS, following his patron's example and at Pope Leo XIII's request, asked the first Oblates to serve the Church as missionaries. Priests and brothers were sent to many parts of the world to spread the Gospel in the spirit of our patron.
This modeled the behavior of St. Francis de Sales, who worked as a home missionary in the villages of the Chablais region in France, trying to bring people back to the Catholic Church. Funds raised from the Chablais Mission Fund are used to provide living supplies, establish food centers, run parishes, seminaries, orphanages, schools, work centers, provide transportation, and much more!
Today, the Oblates continue this good work with the help of our generous benefactors’ prayers and contributions.
Mission Spotlights:
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales minister around the world:
Austria ~ Belguim ~ Benin ~ Brazil ~ Switzerland ~ Ivory Coast ~ Germany ~ Ecuador ~ France ~ Haiti ~ India ~ Italy ~ Mexico ~ Monaco ~ Namibia ~ Netherlands ~ United States ~ Uruguay ~ South Africa
For a closer Look, click on a region:
Impact
Education
Schools provide more than academics, these are often where children receive mental health support, meals and safe activities.
Parishes
Parish communities places for sharing the Eucharist, experiencing sacraments, deepening faith and socializing
Health Care
Health care is provided at health care centers, in schools, at homes and wherever there is need.
Men in Formation
Seminaries guide men in formation as they travel the journey towards in becoming an Oblate priest of brother.
Oblate Mission Appeal
Each summer, the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales participate in the Mission Appeal at parishes across the US. This is a wonderful opportunity for Oblates to share with these communities stories about our missionary work and invite support. Funds collected during the appeal support vital ministries such as parish operations, food distribution centers, educational and spiritual programs, hospitals, and seminaries. Donations also assist students through financial and pastoral support, helping to ease their educational journey.
Thank you to the many dioceses who have so graciously welcomed us to their parishes and the many parishioners who give us their time and attention. This is a wonderful way Oblates can share our Salesian Spirituality and illustrate how Christ is present across the globe!
Mayan Indian Missions: North American Oblate, Fr. Bill Auth, OSFS began the Mayan Indian Missions. The organization serves the Maya people in the rural communities north of Merida: Noc Ac, Cosgaya, Sierra Papacal, Dzitya, and Komchen. It is known in Mexico as Ayudar es Compartir, which translates to Helping is Sharing.
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