Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - OMI Lacombe Canada

06/18/2026

Faith is trusting the journey ✨

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Today we joyfully celebrate the remarkable 70th priestly ordination anniversary of Father Maurice Joly, OMI, giving thanks to God for his faithful ministry and generous response to the Lord’s call.

Fr. Maurice was born on July 5th, 1929, in St. Paul, Alberta. Drawn to a life of service in the Church, he answered God’s call and pronounced his First Vows with the Missionary Oblates on August 15, 1951 and was ordained to priesthood on 16 June 1956 at Sacred Heart Seminary in Lebret SK, by Archbishop Michael O’Neill.

Throughout his priestly ministry, Fr. Maurice faithfully served in a variety of pastoral assignments and First Nations ministries within the Archdiocese and far beyond:

1958 – Paroisse St-Albert, St-Albert
1963 – Paroisse St-Joachim, Edmonton
1966 – Lac Ste Anne Parish, AB
1968 – Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, Maskwacis, AB
1975 – Immaculate Conception, Standoff, AB
1979 – Alberta-Saskatchewan Province, Edmonton, AB – OMI Provincial
1986 – St. Peter Celestin Parish, Slave Lake, AB
1986 – St. John the Baptist, McLennan, AB
2000 – Holy Cross Parish, Fort MacLeod, AB
2008 – Foyer Lacombe, St. Albert, AB – Occasional Ministry

In addition to his parish responsibilities, Fr. Maurice generously served the Archdiocese and the OMI in numerous capacities.

Father Maurice retired in 2008 to the OMI’s Foyer Lacombe in St. Albert. Earlier this year, the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) celebrated the congregation’s 200th anniversary.

Read the full story at: https://caedm.ca/fr-maurice-joly-celebrates-70-years-of-priesthood/

Lord, send holy and generous men to serve Your Church as faithful priests. Grant them courage to answer Your call and perseverance to follow it with joy. Amen.

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - OMI Lacombe Canada
Vocations Awareness Committee of Edmonton

06/12/2026

❤️ Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ❤️

Today, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus—a profound reminder of God's infinite love for humanity.

The Heart of Jesus reveals a love that is compassionate, merciful, and faithful. It is a heart that welcomes the weary, comforts the suffering, forgives without measure, and calls each of us into a deeper relationship with Him.

As Oblates of Mary Immaculate, we are called to make known this love of Christ, especially among those who are most in need of hope, healing, and accompaniment.

May the Sacred Heart of Jesus renew our faith, strengthen our mission, and inspire us to be living signs of God's love in the world.

06/11/2026

🙏 Daily Prayer for Thursday, June 11, 2026: Memorial of St. Barnabas, Apostle

Gospel Reading of the Day: Matthew 5:20-26

Prayer:
Lord Master, You desire a righteousness born from reconciliation and mercy. Heal the anger and resentment hidden within my heart and mind. Lead me to seek peace with others before offering anything to You. Like St. Barnabas, I want to be an instrument that builds Your Kingdom, here and now. Amen.

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06/10/2026

God is present, in every moment ✨

06/09/2026

"In a world that so often feels cold, divided, and wounded, we need a deeper experience of God's love, which is not abstract, but personal; not distant, but near."

As we continue the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Bishop Joseph Dabrowski invites us to rediscover the heart of the Gospel and the transforming power of Christ's love.

Read the pastoral letter, Resting in the Heart of Jesus:
hamiltondiocese.com/sacredheart

06/08/2026

No two days in ministry are the same, but the mission remains constant.

💬 What does service look like in your life?

06/03/2026

❤️ Sacred Heart Novena | June 3–11 ❤️

As we journey toward the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we invite our communities to join in praying the Sacred Heart Novena.

Each day, let us bring our hopes, challenges, gratitude, and intentions to the loving Heart of Jesus, trusting in His mercy and compassion.

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You.”