Aspirancy
After a candidate has been accepted to enter the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph, he starts to live …
St. Joseph
The Oblates of St. Joseph pattern their religious life after the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus, St. Joseph.
Total Consecration
The life of an Oblate, whether as a priest or as a brother, is one of total consecration to God. The Oblate gives his life totally to Jesus, in imitation of St. Joseph.
A family of brothers...
The Oblates of St. Joseph live their religious life with a strong emphasis on community and family life, centered around their love for Jesus in the Eucharist.
The Oblates of St. Joseph are a religious community of priests and brothers who serve Jesus in imitation of St. Joseph...
After a candidate has been accepted to enter the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph, he starts to live …
Although they are bound to one family in fraternal charity and commitment, the background and calling of each Oblate of St. Joseph is unique. Come get to know some of the members of our community,,,
In the phase of formation called Postulancy, the candidate deepens his efforts to discern God’s vocation for him.
The Novitiate is a period designed to prepare a candidate to profess the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
After having completed his novitiate and being judged ready by his Novice Master, the novice requests permission to make vows …
When a candidate has successfully completed all of the preceding stages and feels ready to commit his life to …
Many Oblates are also called to live out their religious consecration by serving as priests.