The Oblates of St. Francis de Sales
Recent News & Coverage
The Oblates of St Francis de Sales founded Nativity Preparatory School of Wilmington in 2003. The School’s Board of Trustees is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Tony Alleyne as the next President of Nativity Prep…
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…
Watch the “The 4th Annual Father John Graden, OSFS Memorial Lecture” premiered on December 17th, 2025. This online lecture was presented by Embraced by God in partnership with NASN…
Read about the origins of the shrine that dated back to 1968, the shrine’s rebeautifucation, and Mary’s Travelers…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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As we watch and share classic holiday specials this season, how do we share the classic story of Christ among us? How does the story of Jesus' birth help us to share our own faith?
Today we celebrate both the Solemnity of Mary and World Day of Peace. As Mary was indeed a member of the Holy Family, how can we bring peace to and in our families this year? ...
Today we celebrate Christmas, the day “when hope shall sing its triumph and sadness flee away.” What kind of day is Christmas, 2025, for you?...
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Salesian Spirituality
A lived and lively tradition inspired by St. Francis de Sales (1567-1622) and St. Jane de Chantal (1572-1641). Salesian [Suh-leez-juhn] Spirituality emphasizes common sense and the power of doing little, ordinary, and everyday things for God and others with great passion and great love. It is a down-to-earth way of living the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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