06/12/2026
The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate welcomed two new novices during the Rite of Reception on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Novitiate in Godfrey, IL. Vicar Provincial of the Assumption Province (Canada), Fr. Marcin Serwin, OMI, and Novice Master, Fr. Salvador Gonzalez, OMI, received Mr. Francis Adams and Mr. Jose Carlos Dairo as they begin their novitiate year of formation. The Oblates of the region joined in prayer and support as these men entered into this important canonical stage of their vocational and formational journey.
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For the next 50 weeks, these men will create community with the novitiate staff while attending classes on the history of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Oblate Constitutions and Rules, as well as other lessons that will aid their continued discernment to religious life, especially to a missionary way of life. Novices will also engage in ministry in the Godfrey, Alton and St. Louis areas to help shape their life perspective of outreach to the faithful.
Please pray for Francis and Jose Carlos!
Praised be Jesus Christ and Mary Immaculate!