Core Constitutive and Founder Feasts
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February 17 – Anniversary of Papal Approval of the Congregation (a community?feast) omvusa.org+15en.wikipedia.org+15oblates.ie+15
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April 11 – First Religious Vows of St. Eugène de Mazenod (optional memorial) oblates.ie+8en.wikipedia.org+8en.wikipedia.org+8
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March 27 – Conversion of St. Eugène de Mazenod (optional memorial) en.wikipedia.org
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May 21 – Feast of St. Eugène de Mazenod, bishop and OMI founder (principal feast) oblateparishinchicore.ie+15en.wikipedia.org+15omi.com.au+15
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October 19 – Beatification of St. Eugène de Mazenod (optional memorial)
Missionary Saints & Martyrs
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May 29 – Memorial of Blessed Joseph Gérard, OMI missionary in Lesotho oblates.ie+8en.wikipedia.org+8omi.com.au+8
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June 12 – Memorial of Blessed Jozef Cebula & companions, OMI martyrs en.wikipedia.org+15en.wikipedia.org+15omijaffna.com+15
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November 28 – Memorial of Blessed Francisco Esteban & companions, OMI martyrs en.wikipedia.org+1reddit.com+1
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December 16 – Memorial of Blessed Joseph Thao Tien & companions, OMI martyrs en.wikipedia.org+1reddit.com+1
Community & Devotional Commemorations
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November 3 – Commemoration of all deceased Oblates oblates.ie+6en.wikipedia.org+6omijaffna.com+6
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December 8 – Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the Order (central celebration) reddit.com+2en.wikipedia.org+2reddit.com+2
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August 15 – Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (celebrated in provincial retreat programs)
Popular Novenas & Marian Feasts
OMI communities frequently engage in nine-day novenas tied to key feasts:
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May 21–29 – Novena from St. Eugène’s Feast to Blessed Joseph Gérard’s Feast (promoting vocations) en.wikipedia.org+15omi.com.au+15oblatesusa.org+15
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Other novenas include:
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February – Our Lady of Lourdes (Feb?3–11)
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March – St. Joseph (Mar?11–19) & Easter (Mar?31–Apr?8)
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June – Sacred Heart (Jun?7–15)
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July/August – Our Lady of the Snows (Jul?28–Aug?5)
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September – Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of the Rosary reddit.com+5oblatesusa.org+5oblateparishinchicore.ie+5
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Summary Table
| Date | Celebration |
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| Feb?17 | Papal approval of OMI founders |
| Mar?27 | Conversion of St. Eugène de Mazenod (optional memorial) |
| Apr?11 | First vows of St. Eugène (optional) |
| May?21 | Feast of St. Eugène de Mazenod (principal feast) |
| May?21–29 | Novena & Oblate Week – vocations |
| May?29 | Memorial of Blessed Joseph Gérard |
| Jun?7–15 | Sacerd Heart novena |
| Jun?12 | Memorial of Blessed Jozef Cebula & companions |
| Jul?28–Aug?5 | Our Lady of the Snows novena |
| Aug?15 | Solemnity: Assumption of Mary |
| Nov?3 | Commemoration of deceased Oblates |
| Nov?28 | Memorial of Blessed Francisco Esteban & companions |
| Dec?8 | Solemnity: Immaculate Conception |
| Dec?16 | Memorial of Blessed Joseph Thao Tien & companions |
How These Are Celebrated
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Liturgies & Prayers: Masses, special prayers, and novenas—especially during “Oblate Week” in late May.
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Devotional Focus: Emphasis on Marian titles, founder’s legacy, missionary saints, and solidarity in mission.
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Community Renewal: Vows, renewed commitments, and annual memories mark the spiritual life of the Oblates.