Category Archives: Oblate Scene

‘Work takes priority over religion in Japan’, says Oblate priest ahead of Pope’s visit

Posted on November 22, 2019 by editor

Ahead of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Japan, an OMI missionary priest explores how the face of the local Catholic Church is changing and the challenges of preaching the Gospel where people give priority to work, not religion.

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It is not just about migrants. It’s also about our fears…

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Bradly Rozairo

At the request of various bishops’ conferences, Pope Francis has changed the date of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees to the last Sunday of September. The World Day for Migrants and Refugees will be held this Sunday, September … Continue reading →

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What Does Saint Thomas Say About Immigration?

Posted on June 2, 2019 by editor

In looking at the debate over immigration, it is almost automatically assumed that the Church’s position is one of unconditional charity toward those who enter the nation, legally or illegally.

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Pope Francis: ‘It’s not just about migrants, but about all of us’

Posted on May 28, 2019 by editor

In his message for the 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis says fear and a throw-away culture lead to the rejection and exclusion of people seeking a better life.

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Pastoral Orientations On Human Trafficking

Posted on May 23, 2019 by editor

Pope Francis attaches enormous importance to the plight of the millions of men, women and children who are trafficked and enslaved. They are among the most dehumanized and discarded of people in the modern world and all over the world. … Continue reading →

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Towards the Global Compacts on Migrants and on Refugees 2018

Posted on May 23, 2019 by editor

Click to view:  Towards the Global Compacts 2018 Migrants and Refugees Section Integral Human Development Palazzo San Calisto 00120 Vatican City Table of Contents *Introduction *Message for the 51st World Day of Peace *20 Pastoral Action Points *20 Action Points … Continue reading →

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Responding To Refugees and Migrants, 20 Pastoral Action Points

Posted on May 23, 2019 by editor

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Talitha Kum Japan – (Network against Trafficking in Persons)

Posted on May 23, 2019 by editor

This is to share with you what transpired during the meeting on Human Trafficking sponsored by Talitha Kum (Japan) where I also serve as a member of the steering committee (we function under the umbrella of J-Carm which is the … Continue reading →

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Meeting with Fr. Marek in Kochi

Posted on May 9, 2019 by editor

Only Jerry Novotny and I attended the full meeting. Iwo had gone to bed because he was very tired. Iru had Mass during that time and came late and didn’t open his mouth once. Of course, he’d been alone in the … Continue reading →

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Spring Meeting 2019: “MIGRATION IN ASIA”

Posted on April 6, 2019 by editor

The theme of our spring meeting, April 2, 2019, was “Migrants, Refugees and People on the Move”.

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Visit to Israel, Journey to the Holy Land

Posted on March 8, 2019 by editor

Keeping up with my 25th ordination anniversary, I thought of doing something spiritual while focusing on the 25 years of my journey as a Missionary Priest. It has always been a kind of a dream for me to visit the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Party in Kochi

Posted on January 23, 2019 by editor

Once again, OMI community in Japan gathered for their yearly Christmas party which was held on 27th December 2018. This year our delegation Superior and the council decided on creating an organizing committee to set up the Christmas Party. Jerry … Continue reading →

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