Encyclopedic Dictionary of Bible and Theology

Oblati, Oblataelig;, Oblates Oblati (Oblatæ, Oblates) is a word used to describe any persons, not professed monks or friars, who have been offered to God, or have dedicated themselves to His service, in holy religion. It has had various particular uses at different periods in the history of the Church. The children vowed and given … Continue reading “Oblati, Oblataelig;, Oblates”

OBLATI Secular persons who devoted themselves and their estates to some monastery, into which they were admitted as a kind of lay-brothers. The form of their admission was putting the bell-ropes of the church round their necks, as a mark of servitude. They wore a religious habit, but different from that of the monks. Fuente: … Continue reading “Oblati”

oblates, orders of (Latin: oblatus, past participle of offerre, to offer) Communities of men or women, not professed monks or nuns, who have been offered to God, or have dedicated themselves to His service in holy religion. In houses under the Rule of Saint Benedict children vowed and given .by their parents to the monastic … Continue reading “oblates, orders of”

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales A congregation of priests founded originally by Saint Francis de Sales at the request of Saint Jane de Chantal. The establishment at Thonon was a preparatory step toward carrying out his design, the accomplishment of which was prevented by his death. With Saint Jane Frances de Chantal’s encouragement and … Continue reading “Oblates of St. Francis de Sales”

Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales of Troyes Congregation of priests and lay brothers founded originally by Saint Francis de Sales, and reestablished in 1871 by Father P. Louis Brisson who began Saint Bernard’s College near Troyes. The congregation gradually developed in France and numbered seven colleges and five other institutes of learning when the … Continue reading “Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales of Troyes”

Oblates of Saint Charles A diocesan religious society founded in 1578 under the title of “Oblates of Saint Ambrose” by Saint Charles Borromeo in collaboration with G. Martinelli and the “Priests of the Holy Crown” who served the basilica of the Holy Sepulchre at Milan. The society was divided into six groups, two remaining at … Continue reading “Oblates of Saint Charles”

Oblates of Saint Ambrose A diocesan religious society founded in 1578 under the title of “Oblates of Saint Ambrose” by Saint Charles Borromeo in collaboration with G. Martinelli and the “Priests of the Holy Crown” who served the basilica of the Holy Sepulchre at Milan. The society was divided into six groups, two remaining at … Continue reading “Oblates of Saint Ambrose”

Oblates of Mary Immaculate Religious order founded on 25 January 1816, at Aix, Provence, France, by Saint Charles Joseph Eugene de Mazenod, composed of priests and lay brothers. It was formed to repair the havoc caused by the French Revolution and its principal aim is the instruction and conversion of the poor; missions, retreats, and … Continue reading “Oblates of Mary Immaculate”

Oblates (Lat. oblati, oblatae, offered up) is the name of three different classes of religious bodies in the Roman Catholic Church, which differ from the religious orders strictly so called in not being bound by the solemn vows of the religious profession. (1.) The institution of the first of these, called The Oblates of St. … Continue reading “Oblates (2)”

Oblate Sisters of Providence A congregation of nuns founded at Baltimore, Maryland on 2 July 1829 by Father James Nicholas Joubert, a Sulpician, and Mother Mary Lange, OSP. It was the first congregation in the New World for women of African descent; their mission was the education of black children. The order has houses in … Continue reading “Oblate Sisters of Providence”