Oblates

Saturday, April 20

Missionary in his own backyard

When his first appointment as assistant priest of Tea Tree Gully and Dernancourt parishes was announced following his ordination last year, Fr Joshua Nash soon realised that while he was “heading home” he would still be fulfilling the Oblate charism to serve as missionaries around the world.

New priest looks forward to ministries of the future

Adelaide’s newest Catholic priest, Father Joshua Nash OMI, hopes that in the future he will be able to serve the most vulnerable in the community – possibly in ministries that don’t yet exist.

Br Joshua Nash OMI (centre) with fellow Oblates Br Luan Ha and Br Jesington Logu.

Evangelisation in today’s digital world

Restrictions imposed during the pandemic have resulted in innovative ways to spread God’s Word and also inspired the topic of seminarian Br Joshua Nash’s Masters thesis.

Celebrating 125 years of Oblates in Australia

The courage and faith of the pioneering Oblates of Mary Immaculate were recognised when the St Pius X community gathered recently to celebrate 125 years of missionary commitment in Australia.

Joshua open to the journey

Spending three months in Lourdes, France, helping young people to engage more with their faith is proving the perfect way for Oblate seminarian Joshua Nash to strengthen his commitment to God and his calling to become a priest.

Dedicated missionary and caring pastor

Father John O’Doherty - Born: April 27 1934 | Died: July 31 2018

Oblate seminarians visit Gleeson

Students at Gleeson College were able to hear first-hand accounts about the vocation of priesthood during a visit by three seminarians last term.