Working toward a rebirth of spirituality
in today’s world
OMV PRIESTS AND BROTHERS
Companions on Your Spiritual Journey
The Oblates of the Virgin Mary (OMV) are a Catholic congregation of priests and brothers founded in 1826 by Venerable Bruno Lanteri. Our mission is to foster spiritual renewal by accompanying you on your journey, helping you deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ through our ministries.
THE GIFT OF PRAYER
Enroll in Perpetual Mass
The Oblates of the Virgin Mary will remember your intentions daily at the altar, joining your loved ones to the spiritual fruits of countless Masses.
50TH ANNIVERSARY
50 Years of Service in the United States
The Lord has faithfully guided our province in the United States since 1976. Explore a timeline of milestone moments from the past 50 years to see how your prayers and support have helped shape our journey thus far.
OMV PODCAST
Listen to Brews With Bruno
The Brews with Bruno podcast is brewed for anyone seeking real conversation, Catholic truth, and the bold encouragement Venerable Bruno Lanteri offered to every soul he accompanied. Across engaging, down-to-earth episodes, our hosts explore prayer, vocation, perseverance, joy in Christ, and finding hope in the middle of life’s messiness.
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Honoring the Assumption of Mary
Each year on August 15th, the Church celebrates the Assumption of Mary — a holy day of obligation and one of the most beautiful and beloved feasts in the Catholic calendar. It invites the faithful to reflect on a profound truth: that the Blessed Virgin Mary was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. In…
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How to Become a Catholic Priest
Becoming a Catholic priest with the Oblates of the Virgin Mary is typically an 8-year journey. Learn more about the discernment and formation process.
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What Are Perpetual Vows?
In making perpetual vows, a religious man consecrates himself to God through three evangelical counsels: poverty, chastity, and obedience.
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Happy Father’s Day, God! Remembering Our Father on Father’s Day
Each year as Father’s Day approaches, many of us take time to reflect on the love, guidance, and sacrifice we’ve received from our earthly fathers. Whether we’re blessed with fond memories or carry the burden of difficult experiences, this day can stir something deep in our hearts. This Father’s Day, no matter your feelings on…
FEATURED BOOK
Compendium of Marian Devotions
For over two thousand years, the Church has lovingly honored the Blessed Virgin Mary, drawing the faithful ever closer to her Son through her maternal care. In this beautifully written and comprehensive volume, Fr. Ed Broom gathers the rich treasury of Marian prayers, dogmas, devotions, sacramentals, and feasts into one accessible guide.
Whether you are deepening a lifelong devotion or discovering Our Lady’s role in salvation history for the first time, this book offers both clarity and inspiration. Explore the biblical foundations of Marian teaching, discover the origins of beloved devotions like the Rosary and Scapular, and encounter the saints who entrusted their lives to Mary.
St. Joseph Retreat House
Milton, Massachusetts
St. Clement Eucharistic Shrine
Boston, Massachusetts
St. Francis Chapel
Boston, Massachusetts
Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV
Denver, Colorado
Lanteri Center for Ignatian Spirituality
Denver, Colorado
Oblates of the Virgin Mary
The Philippines
