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The Hardships of One Oblate Bursar

Posted on November 6, 2025 by editor

Kenichi Furukawa, OMI – My main job is accounting. However, due to a shortage of staff in Japan, I also serve as kindergarten principal and parish administrator. I’ve always asked for a reduction in my responsibilities, but it’s still being … Continue reading →

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Lifelong Commitment as an Oblate Brother

Posted on November 1, 2025 by editor

Part １ – Perpetual Vows Ceremony Bro. Nobuhiko Yagi, OMI – It was late at night on August 3, 1991. With the Perpetual Vows Ceremony scheduled for the next day, I couldn’t fall asleep. The thought that my life as … Continue reading →

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 Priest as YouTuber: A New Way of Ministry 

Posted on September 24, 2025 by editor

Savarimuthu, Stephen, OMI – I am Fr. Steve OMI from India, serving in Japan. As the pastor of Naruto & Anan Catholic Churches, I am daily surrounded by the smiles of children and feel hope through Montessori education in the … Continue reading →

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Peace with Creation: Season of Creation 2025

Posted on July 19, 2025 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – The theme for this year’s Season of Creation is “Peace with Creation.” The Season of Creation is an ecumenical initiative that takes place annually from September 1, the World Day of Prayer for Creation, to October 4, the … Continue reading →

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A Journey of Peace: Bearing Hope – A Message from the Bishops 80 Years After the War

Posted on July 8, 2025 by editor

To all who want peace, especially young people: Introduction This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. In this milestone year, we once again pray for those who lost their lives, for those whose dignity … Continue reading →

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Nuclear War: Waiting To Happen?

Posted on June 24, 2025 by editor

Jerome Novotny , OMI – Many people today, especially here in Japan and Asia, possess nuclear anxiety and fear that a nuclear war will occur. In the past, many have argued that the concept of nuclear deterrence would not only prevent the use of … Continue reading →

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An experience of Holy days in the Countryside

Posted on April 29, 2025 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Holy Week on the liturgical calendar is a hectic time for priests. Spending these important days with small pockets of people in the countryside has made me reflect on my vocation and missionary life. On Maundy Thursday (April 17, … Continue reading →

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Refugee Crying Out in the Wilderness

Posted on April 27, 2025 by editor

Jerome Novotny , OMI – Poet Warsan Shire hit a nerve when she composed this stanza in her poem “Home”. “No one leaves home unless / home is the mouth of a shark. You only run for the border / when you see the whole … Continue reading →

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“Let us journey together in hope”

Posted on April 4, 2025 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – Pope Francis’ message for this year’s Lent titled “Let us journey together in hope” highlights three key dimensions of the Lenten journey, namely: Journeying in Conversion, Journeying Together and Journeying in Hope.

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World Earth Day 2025 Focuses on Our Power, Our Planet

Posted on April 3, 2025 by editor

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, OMI – Tuesday, April 22, 2025, is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. Everyone is invited to support, to study and reflect on Earth Day’s 2025 theme – Our Power, Our Planet. There are many ways to … Continue reading →

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Mission: a gift

Posted on March 11, 2025 by editor

Brad Rozairo, OMI – The Oblates of Mary Immaculate have worked in Japan for the last seventy-five years. God has generously sent laborers to care for His mission in the Far East. Today, many who labored may not be with us, but they … Continue reading →

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World Water Day 2025: Focuses on Glacier Preservation

Posted on March 4, 2025 by editor

Bishop Michael D. Pfeifer, OMI – In 1993 the UN General Assembly designated March 22nd as World Water Day (WWD). This observance is one of the largest international days. Each year the UN selects a theme for World Water Day, … Continue reading →

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