Feb. 17th is the anniversary of the official approbation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate.  In 1826 the Pope officially approved of the Oblates as a religious congregation in the Catholic church.  2019 is our 193rd anniversary as a missionary congregation.  St. Eugene de Mazenod is the founder of the Oblates.  Please remember all 3500 Oblates in 65 countries around the world.