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The Wilmington-Philadelphia Province seeks a driven Salesian professional with excellent relationship-building skills and a desire to spread our mission. Learn more here
This week at the General Chapter, Oblates of St. Francis de Sales re-elected Most Rev. Barry Strong, OSFS, as Superior General for a second term and voted on a new General Council…
With sadness, but with faith in the Resurrection, we announce that our brother, Bro. John (Tucci) Ventresca, OSFS, passed away at the age of 91 on Thursday, July 18, 2024. He entered the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in 1951, made his first profession in 1953, and his final profession as an Oblate brother in 1958.
Fr. Joe Campellone, OSFS, was recently recognized for his service by the House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania…
The General Chapter of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales is taking place over the next two weeks. Learn more and see what’s happening!…
With sadness, we announce that our brother, Rev. William N. Dougherty, OSFS, passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was a professed member of the Oblates for 69 years and a priest for 59 years. A teacher, parochial vicar, formator, friend, and dedicated Oblate and priest…
Chek out what’s happening at Camp DeSales! Salesian Leadership Camp for 50+ high school students from Salesian schools including Salesianum School, St. Francis de Sales School, Father Judge High School, and Saint Mary's High School.
Last week, Fr. Tom Dailey, OSFS, met with the Augustinian priests and brothers (OSA's) in Villanova, PA. Fr. Dailey is the Delegate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the beatification and eventual canonization of the Servant of God, Fr. Bill Atkinson, OSA.
This past July many of us were riveted by the Eucharistic Revival that occurred in Indianapolis. I was unable to attend However, when I reflect on this past year, there was one moment in which I was touched by the power of Christ in the Eucharist...
Hearing stories about physical feats is a common experience at boys' high schools. But, stories about courage that require only mental strength do not flow so easily - whether asking the girl to homecoming or even scarier feats...
Now that Labor Day has passed, most schools have officially opened their doors. Whether or not we enter a classroom, in some way, all of our lives are still shaped by the school calendar. Every fall we are surrounded by opportunities to begin again...
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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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