Cebula house of Formation; Cleland.

12/06/2026

Today we honor Blessed Józef Cebula, OMI, our house patron at the prenovitiate. A humble priest, teacher and martyr. He remained faithful to Christ and the Church under N**i persecution—celebrating the Eucharist in secret and radiating peace even in the face of death. He gave his life on May 9, 1941 in Mauthausen concentration camp, proclaiming: "It is not you who are in charge. God will judge you."

​Blessed Józef Cebula, pray for us!

29/05/2026

Happy Feast of Blessed Joseph Gérard to the entire Oblate family! As the Cebula House of Formation community, we look to his legacy of breaking barriers and sharing the Gospel with radical love. May we walk in his footsteps today and always.

23/05/2026

23/05/2026

NOVENA FOR OBLATE VOCATIONS:
Starting tomorrow the Oblate Mission with youth in Southern Africa will be praying the Novena for Oblate Vocations.

Follow this link to participate:
click this link:
https://meet.google.com/idx-knwh-sax
Or open Meet and enter this code: idx-knwh-sax

PRAYER FOR OBLATE VOCATIONS

Holy Father,
we come to you because Jesus asked us to pray
that you send workers into your harvest.
You so loved the world
that you sent your Son
so that we might have the fullness of life.
He in turn sent the Twelve and the apostle Paul
to announce the good news of salvation.
After them, from generation to generation,
you have continued to send workers into the whole world
so that everyone might know you.
Then you chose Saint Eugene
and through him you brought into being a family of missionaries
who have passionately taught “who Christ is”
in every corner of the world
and have established new Christian communities.
More than ever the world needs to know of your merciful love
and needs those who will help the men and women of our time
to “become first of all human beings, and then Christians and finally, saints”.
Therefore, send us generous young men,
passionate for Jesus,
willing to make of their whole life a total oblation to you,
to become close to the poorest and most abandoned,
and to proclaim the Gospel.
May they burn with the same fire that you enkindled in Saint Eugene;
may they come to be part of his family
and, with all the Oblates, may they continue the work of Redemption.
Jesus told us that whatever we ask of you in his name,
you will grant it.
So we make this prayer to you with faith,
sure that you will hear us.
Mary Immaculate,
who first gave Jesus to the world,
be with us as we pray.

23/05/2026

21/05/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Eugene de Mazenod, founder of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate! 🕊️✨

​Here at Cebula House of Formation, we draw daily inspiration from his fiery passion for the Gospel and his deep love for the poor and most abandoned. May we, like St. Eugene, always carry a heart on fire for mission and community.

​"Leave nothing undared for the Gospel." 🔥🙌
​St. Eugene de Mazenod, pray for us!
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14/05/2026

Happy Birthday to our dear Provincial Superior, Fr. Zweli, OMI! 🎂

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS

OMISA Province would like to extend their heartfelt birthday wishes to our Provincial Superior, Rev. Fr. Lizwelinjani Mlotshwa OMI

St. Eugene de Mazenod in his last testament instructed his sons, “among yourselves practice charity, charity, charity.” We thank you for always being a charitable shepherd, building, leading, and holding together the Province. We appreciate you for always being a brother, journeying with us towards the crucified and risen Lord.

May the Lord grant you many more years of fruitful ministry, good health and peace. And may the ever-Virgin Mary, our Mother, intercede for you always.

Ad multos annos, Fr. Provincial Lizwelinjani Mlotshwa OMI

fans OMI Southern Africa Cebula house of Formation; Cleland. National OMISA Mission with Youth Zweli Mlotshwa

01/05/2026

Happy Birthday to our very own Fr. Thamie Mzizi OMI! 🎉
​Fr. Thamie, thank you for being a guide, a brother, and a source of inspiration here at Cebula House. As you celebrate another year of life, we pray that St. Eugene de Mazenod continues to intercede for you in all your apostolic labors.
​Wishing you a day of great joy and a year of abundant blessings! 🎈🙏
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30/04/2026

Congratulations to Fr. Thami Mzizi OMI on celebrating his 4th anniversary of priesthood! We are truly blessed by your leadership, wisdom, and presence here at Cebula House of Formation. May the Lord continue to strengthen you in your ministry as you serve with the heart of St. Eugene de Mazenod. 🕊️✨

17/04/2026

Yesterday, our community was honored to host a very special guest: Fr. Themba Chipembere, OMI, the Mission Superior of the OMI Zimbabwe Mission.
​It was a privilege to have him preside over our Mass. In his moving homily, Fr. Themba left us with a powerful and timely reminder: to always walk with the Holy Spirit. 🕊️
​His visit was a beautiful moment of connection within our Oblate family, reminding us that we are part of a mission that knows no borders. Thank you, Fr. Themba, for your wisdom and your presence!
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