Claerhout House on Old Year's Eve

We had some interesting visitors today: Eddie Smith of "Ou Greenpoint" Kimberley, and his family, popped in for a very welcome visit. He is now in Pretoria and active in the parish there at a parish run by the Oblates of Francis de Salles.
Eddie and I spent a lot of time together many years ago in the Youth activity in Kimberley. His whole family gives the thumbs up for the Claerhout House Project-they think it is a wonderful idea. (written by Rex)

End of the Year 2006

The end of a very busy and eventful year.

Today I visited the Oliewenhuis Art Gallery and experienced again the power of the late Fr Frans Claerhout's art. It is on display until the end of the holiday period. A very necessary pilgrimage at the turn of the year - well worth the visit. Please sign the book at the Gallery!

Br Teboho and Br Gunter & Br Rex visited these last few days.

Oblate Students Gathering

The Oblate Students of the Southern District met at the Oblate House for a braai and a get to know you. Strange but true! The Oblate Students of our Province are being trained at a number of different formation communities around the country and as a result dont necessarily know each other or meet each other in the course of the academic year.
The day was an exciting one and one that most felt should be repeated in the future!
Next year we start with new group joining the Pre-Noviciate after a successful Vocations workshop in Assisi earlier this month. We thank God for the generosity of young men wanting to join the ranks of our congregation and to serve God as an Oblate priest or a brother.

Christmas at Oblate House

Christmas is always a busy time for a community of Priests. This year was more so because of Christmas falling on Monday. It was like having two Sundays back to back. Christmas however has its own energy and spirit. Emmanuel - God with us!

After all the Christmas ceremonies had been completed in the parishes and outstations of the Archdiocese the Priests gathered at the Oblate House for lunch - CHRISTMAS LUNCH.

We celebrated well, We ate well and we have shared that special time together being together.

May everyone have a blessed Christmas! and a very happy New Year!