The 17th Feb is traditionally the Feast day of the Oblate Congregation - this year however we celebrated on the 15th because the 17th falls on Ash Wednesday.
The 15th is also the Birthday of the late Fr Frans Claerhout OMI. He was mentioned on the National Television News as the Excelsior Municipality have featured Fr Claerhout as their symbol of unity for their Community Feast.
Renewal of vows is part of the celebration. As it was mentioned by the Provincial that many Oblates are moving towards retirement or RAM as we call it (Reduced Active Ministry) but at the same time young Oblates are presenting themselves to continue where our elders have left off. There was a special thanks to the collaboration that we have with the Lesotho Oblate Province and the Oblates coming recently from there were highlighted.
