“Friendship requires great communication.”
St. Francis de Sales
Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Business Network
The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales Business Network offers opportunities for spiritual and professional growth for Gospel-minded people in the spirit of St. Francis de Sales. You are invited to Networking Breakfasts, Happy Hours, Retreats, & Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS, Memorial Dinner Dance and our quarterly newsletter!
Continuing the work of the beloved Fr. Bill Guerin, OSFS, the Business Network is designed for business professionals to connect and deepen relationships. Just as “Fr. G” did, Network members support each other’s professional and spiritual growth.
The Network also raises funds to support retired and infirm Oblates of St. Francis de Sales.
Events hosted by the Network
Held in April and October, Networking Breakfasts feature a guest speaker and time to network! Hosted at The Union League, the Breakfasts wrap up by 9AM so you get to your next venture.
Our Happy Hours are very informal, casual opportunities for Network members to come together, share stories, meet new folks, and experience Salesian friendship. Enjoy live music and great companions.
The Rev. William A. Guerin, OSFS, Memorial Dinner Dance is held in January. This black-tie gala is an evening of dinner, dancing, and Salesian friendship raising funds for retired Oblates.
Recent Events
2026 A Special Guerin Dinner Dance
Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Oblates Ministering in Philadelphia
January 24, 2026
Email info@oblates.org for sponsorship opportunities
Past Events
Photo Galleries
Memorial Dinner Dance
Business Network Breakfasts
Happy Hours
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Our Logo: Understanding the Meaning of Each Element
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V+J, Vive Jesu or Live Jesus, is the Oblate motto. It was the guiding principle in the life of Saint Francis de Sales and appeared on his own coat of arms. The motto is situated in the center of the Rising Sun, which symbolizes the Risen Christ. Living Jesus is what the Oblate way of life is all about. The small Cross shows the "way" this is achieved is through total self-abnegation. This was the life-long goal of Saint Francis de Sales - and it is the raison d' etre of our Oblate life and work.
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The blue rosary represents how the Oblates are dedicated to the Blessed Mother under the title Our Lady of Light.
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Our network is based on Salesian friendship - building new and old friendships.
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This is an olive branch. It is the symbol of peace which for the Oblates is achieved through gentleness and an inner strength which comes only through the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The olive branch also represents central and southern Europe where the Oblates originated and first served doing parish and school work.
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This is the branch of an orange tree. It symbolizes the first Oblate mission outside of France in South Africa along the Orange River in Pella. It is the symbol of Oblate mission work in every age and in every corner of the world.